Teenager Shot Near Rufus King Park in Queens, Suspect at Large
A 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg near Rufus King Park in Jamaica, Queens, on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 4:50 p.m. near the intersection of 153rd Street and Jamaica Avenue. Police reported that the gunman, described as wearing an all-black outfit, fled the scene on foot. Emergency medical services transported the wounded teenager to Jamaica Hospital, where he is currently in stable condition. Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots, with one resident, Abdulahead Erragi, stating he saw a group of teenagers leaving the park after the shooting, noting the presence of drugs and smoking. Another witness, Amber Logan, who was in the park at the time, expressed concern about the safety of the area following the event. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and authorities have not yet determined if the victim was the intended target. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.