Criminals wearing masks shoot teen in the arm in Brooklyn

Brooklyn detectives are searching for a group of suspects who allegedly shot and killed a 15-year-old boy earlier this month.

The shooting happened in front of a home at 974 Schenectady Ave. in East Flatbush on Saturday, June 8 at approximately 5:28 p.m. Police said four suspects approached the young victim and fired several shots, with one bullet striking him in the arm. .

The suspects, at least three wearing COVID-style masks, then fled the scene to an unknown location before officers from the 67th Precinct arrived.

Police sources said the boy was an unintended target and the suspects did not know the victim.

Emergency Medical Services responded and brought the teen to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County in stable condition.

Police released photos of the suspects on Wednesday. So far no arrests have been made, but the investigation continues.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDConseils. All calls and messages remain confidential.

Earlier this week, a 16-year-old boy was shot to death in the Bronx, less than a mile from his home. No arrests have been made in this shooting, but the investigation continues.

According to the latest crime statistics, the city's murder rate is down 17.1% since the start of the year, with 29 fewer people killed in 2024 compared to 2023 (141 compared to 170). The figures also show that the rate of criminal assaults in May 2024 increased by 7.4% compared to the same month last year.