UPDATE: A 15-year-old boy was shot in the head early this morning at the Albany Houses, a NYCHA 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 critically injured teen to Kings County Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Authorities have yet to make any arrests in connection with this alarming incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
This shooting adds to concerns about rising gun violence, as police are also investigating a separate shooting involving a teenager in the Bronx. Earlier this week, a Connecticut teen was fatally shot at a public housing complex in that area. That case, too, is under investigation.
Community members are grappling with the impact of these violent events, heightening fears about safety within public housing. Local leaders are calling for urgent action to address the ongoing issue of gun violence affecting the youth in these neighborhoods.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. As investigations continue, residents are left questioning the safety of their communities. This developing story highlights the urgent need for discussions surrounding gun violence and public safety measures.
Stay tuned for updates as this situation unfolds.
