Teen shot in the back inside Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem

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Monday, July 31, 2023
Teen shot in the back inside Harlem park
The 16-year-old was struck once in the back just after 9 p.m. Sunday and is now at the hospital.

HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- A teen was shot inside Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.

The 16-year-old was struck once in the back just after 9 p.m. Sunday and is now at the hospital.

Police say the teen is expected to survive.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown.

So far, no arrests have been made.

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