17-year-old critically injured after being shot at community center in Brooklyn

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A 17-year-old was shot inside of a Brooklyn Community Center Tuesday evening.

The shooting happened at Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center in Crown Heights.

The unidentified teen was shot once in the abdomen and transported to a local hospital. He is in critical, but stable condition, officials said.
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It is not clear what lead to the shooting, but authorities believe he was the intended target. The suspected shooter fled the scene.

A gun was recovered at the community center. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
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