Authorities say the victim was shot Tuesday evening and fled into a nearby church for safety.
Those inside the church, located at 302 W. 124th Street, called 911 for the victim suffered one gunshot wound.
He was taken to Mount Sinai Morningside, where he's expected to survive.
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It's unclear what led to the shooting.
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