2 teens shot in Crown Heights; not believed to be intended targets

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
2 teens shot in Brooklyn; not believed to be intended targets
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Two teenagers were shot in Crown Heights, Brooklyn and police do not think either victim was the intended target. Michelle Charlesworth has the story.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Two teenagers were shot in Brooklyn and police do not think either victim was the intended target.

The shooting happened in front of 821 Franklin Avenue around 10 a.m., outside a subway stop.

A 16-year-old girl was shot in right leg and a 17-year-old boy was shot in the left arm.

Both were taken to Kings County Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two young men fled eastbound on Eastern Parkway and no arrests were made.

One was wearing black clothing, including a black hooded shirt. Another was wearing a red hooded shirt and grey jeans.

Few other details were released.

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