Police said they were dispersing a disorderly crowd at Redfern Ave and Nameoke Avenue in Far Rockaway around 10:30 p.m.
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About 30 minutes later, a 15-year-old boy with a gun began firing into that crowd. Police said they asked the teen to drop the gun, and then police opened fire, striking the teenager several times.
The 15-year-old was transported to Long Island Jewish Hospital where he was listed in stable condition, police said.
"The suspect's Smith & Wesson handgun was recovered at the scene. The two police officers involved were removed to South Nassau Hospital for evaluation," NYPD Assistant Chief David Barrere said.
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The teen, named "Zaza," was shot six times in the back, chest and torso, his mother told Eyewitness News.
She said her son was attending a memorial last night, and she had no idea he had a gun.
The teen suspect was later arrested and charged with attempted murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal use of a firearm.
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