16-year-old shot in head and killed in SoHo; NYPD searches for suspect seen fleeing on Citi Bike

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Teen shot, killed in SoHo; suspect takes off on Citi Bike
Lucy Yang has the latest on a deadly shooting in SoHo.

SOHO, Manhattan (WABC) -- An investigation is underway after a teenager died after he was shot in the head on a SoHo street.

Police say two groups of girls were fighting Tuesday afternoon when two boys intervened. Instead of using their words, NYPD officers say one boy reportedly pulls and shoots the 16-year-old victim in the head and leg, killing him.

A nearby worker ducked for cover behind a parked car when he heard the shot.

"When I heard two sounds, pop pop, I also run away, and then came and hid at one of the cars here," said Foster Sarpong, a parking lot attendant.

The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. at an outdoor pedestrian strip connecting Spring Street and Dominick Street. Nearby there is a hotel, museum and several schools. The open plaza is popular with tourists and students, especially on a blissful spring day.

"Sickening. That was a human on the floor. I worked in worse neighborhoods, never witnessed much like that," witness Justo Cruz said.

Detective believe the argument began in school, spilled out into the public space and then ended with one teenager dead.

"What is Mayor Adams going to do with all this gun violence," asked Thomas Libonati, a resident.

Authorities say the shooter and a friend got away on a Citi bike. Police hope it will not take long to track down whoever used a bike share as the getaway vehicle.

The suspect may not even be old enough to drive.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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