The shooting was reported on East 116th Street around 6:30 p.m.
Police found the male victim lying unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to his chest.
The victim was taken to Harlem Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
The victim has not yet been identified.
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