29-year-old woman shot in leg inside building in Harlem

HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- A woman was hospitalized after being shot in the leg inside a building in Harlem Tuesday.

Police say the incident happened around 9:15 p.m. at 123 W. 135th Street.
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They say a 29-year-old woman was inside the location when she was shot in the leg.

She was taken to Harlem Hospital where she's expected to survive.

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The suspect, also a woman, was last seen wearing all black, fled from the scene.



It's unknown if the victim and suspect knew each other.

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The incident took place right next to where two NYPD officers were fatally shot after responding to a domestic call in January.


This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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