Police looking for suspect after teen shot at NYCHA houses in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Friday, January 31, 2025
16-year-old shot in leg at NYCHA houses in Brooklyn, police say
The teen is expected to survive, and police are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.

CROWN HEIGHTS (WABC) -- Police are looking for a suspect after a teenager was shot at the NYCHA Albany houses in Crown Heights Brooklyn on Thursday.

Police said a 16-year-old was shot in the leg at 4:52 p.m. at 1414 Bergen Street.

The teen was taken to Kings County Hospital where he is expected to survive, police said.

Police said the suspect was a male wearing all black and fled on foot.

The investigation is ongoing.


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