UPDATE: A 15-year-old boy has been shot in the head early this morning at the Albany Houses, a public housing complex in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. at 1414 Bergen St., according to police reports.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rushed the teen to Kings County Hospital, where he is currently listed in critical condition. Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection with this shocking incident, and the investigation is actively ongoing.
This tragic event unfolds as police are also probing a separate gun violence case involving another teenager. Earlier this week, a Connecticut teen was fatally shot at a public housing complex in the Bronx, underscoring the urgent issue of youth gun violence in urban settings. That case, too, remains under investigation.
The community is left reeling from the violence as officials call for heightened awareness and safety measures. Residents are urged to report any information regarding the shooting to the authorities.
As police work to piece together the circumstances surrounding this latest shooting, the urgency to address youth safety and gun violence remains paramount. Authorities are committed to ensuring justice and preventing further tragedies.
Stay tuned for more updates as this situation develops.
