13-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured After Shooting in Queens Dunkin' Donuts Parking Lot

Queens Shooting Incident

• 🎯 A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head in Queens.
• 📍 The shooting occurred around 8:20 AM in the parking lot of a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights.
• 💥 Witnesses reported hearing a pop and seeing children running, with some seeing the victim on the ground.

Investigation and Suspect Information

• 🔍 NYPD detectives are investigating the incident, with evidence markers placed at the scene.
• 🏃 The suspect, described as wearing a white hoodie and a backpack with 'jaws' on the back, fled the scene.
• ❓ Police are seeking the gunman and are investigating the motive, noting it is unclear if the shooting is gang-related.

Community Concerns and Similar Incidents

• 💬 Neighbors describe the area, particularly the nearby McDonald's parking lot, as a popular hangout for teens, with frequent fighting.
• ⚠️ The shooting happened on a corner named after another 13-year-old, Kevin Lamont Miller Jr., who was killed as an innocent bystander.
• 🕊️ Community groups like the King of Kings Foundation are working to stop gun violence in the area.