The shooting happened just after 2 p.m. in front of a NYCHA building located at 1370 5th Ave.
Police said the teen suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was taken to Mount Sinai Morningside, where he is listed in critical condition.
Police have not released a description of the suspect or what led up to the shooting.
It's unclear if the teen was an innocent bystander.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
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