Pack of robbers assault, shoot teenager in the Bronx
NEW YORK - The NYPD is hunting for a band of ten suspects who allegedly robbed and shot a 14-year-old in the Bronx. Police say it happened on Friday, April 16th.
According to authorities, the victim was near Morris Avenue and 140th Street in Mott Haven at about 4:30 p.m. when the group of attackers approached him. They began to punch and kick him.
One of them then pulled out a gun and shot him in the buttocks.
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The group then stole his iPhone and ran away.
The victim was taken to an area hospital in stable condition, where he was treated and released.
Police released a composite image of most of the people who are wanted for questioning.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Police say calls are strictly confidential.