13-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured After Shooting in Queens Dunkin' Donuts Parking Lot
Eyewitness News ABC7NYOctober 5, 20252 min49,015 views
8 connectionsΒ·13 entities in this videoβShooting Incident in Cambria Heights
- π― A 13-year-old boy was critically shot in the head in the parking lot of a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights, Queens.
- β° The incident occurred around 8:20 AM, during daylight hours, as children were heading to school.
- π₯ Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot and then seeing children running, with the victim later found on the ground.
Community Response and Concerns
- π¨ Police are actively investigating and searching for the shooter, who fled the scene wearing a white hoodie and a backpack.
- π¬ Neighbors expressed concern about ongoing violence and fighting in the area, particularly around the nearby McDonald's parking lot, a known hangout for teens.
- π£οΈ Local community leaders, like Lance Fittado of the King of Kings Foundation, are calling for community unity to prevent escalating violence.
Investigation and Aftermath
- π₯ The injured teenager was rushed to Cohen Children's Medical Center and is in critical condition.
- β It is currently unclear if the shooting is gang-related.
- π Increased police patrols have been deployed to the area in response to the incident and ongoing concerns about teen loitering and fighting.
- π Community members and organizations are offering support and prayers to the victim's family.
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