Man killed in East Harlem shooting; police search for suspect

Sunday, July 23, 2023
EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police are searching for the suspect in a deadly East Harlem shooting.

Officials say gunfire rang out just before midnight Saturday near 116th Street and Lexington Avenue.
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A 55-year-old man was found shot in the leg and torso, authorities said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Neighbors in the area described what they saw and how the violence is impacting their community.

"It's alarming that I had to come downstairs and usher my grandchildren and their mom into their apartment to make sure they got in safely. It's concerning. This is a good neighborhood and it's got a lot of good people in it," New York City Democratic District Leader Peggy Morales said.
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Police have not released many details about the victim. The motive in the shooting is being investigated.

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