Queens teen hospitalized after being shot in broad daylight near housing complex

Queens police are searching for the suspect who shot a teenager in a hail of bullets Monday afternoon, authorities confirmed.

Officers of the 114th district combed the corner of 12th Street and 41st Road near the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, examining shell casings scattered on the sidewalk shortly after the shooting, shortly after 3:10 p.m. on June 24 .

Police rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call and found a 17-year-old shot in the left arm. Paramedics rushed him to Cornell Medical Center, where he is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

The motive for the shooting is not yet known, according to police sources.

Police cordoned off the area and even closed a playground inside the residential complex during their investigation. So far, no arrests were made.

Anyone with information regarding the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-ADVICE (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.orgor on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are confidential.