Pre-teen suspect sought in Bronx playground shooting that injured 13-year-old

Sunday, October 10, 2021
HUNTS POINT, the Bronx (WABC) -- Police are searching for a pre-teen suspect in a shooting that injured a 13-year-old boy at a playground in the Bronx Thursday.

Police said the victim got into an argument with the suspect around 5:30 p.m. inside Hunts Point Playground.
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The suspect pulled out a gun and opened fire, striking the victim in the left knee.

He was taken to Harlem Hospital.

Police said the alleged gunman goes by the nickname 'Chulo.'
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He was last seen fleeing the shooting with four other people who are also wanted for questioning.

Police are asking anyone with information to call them.



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