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
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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