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NY Teen Fatally Shot on Basketball Court
19 Apr
Summary
- A 15-year-old was fatally shot in Queens on Thursday evening.
- The shooting occurred at Roy Wilkins Park during a basketball game.
- Police are seeking a suspect and have released wanted photos.
A 15-year-old boy, Jaden Pierre, lost his life after being shot on a basketball court in Queens, New York. The incident occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Thursday at Roy Wilkins Park.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), Pierre was approached by several teenagers on the court before a single shot was fired, hitting him in the chest. He was transported to Jamaica Hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.
This fatal shooting took place in a public park, underscoring the pervasive issue of youth violence within New York City. Videos circulating online appear to show the moments leading up to the attack, depicting a crowd surrounding Pierre and another individual before the shooting and subsequent dispersal.
As of Saturday, no arrests have been made. The NYPD has released photographs of a person of interest and is urging anyone with information to come forward. New York Attorney General Letitia James expressed her grief, vowing to combat gun violence in the state.
