A horrifying incident unfolded outside a Dunkin’ Donuts in Queens on Monday morning, as a 13-year-old boy was shot in the head, leaving him fighting for his life, according to police reports.
The shooting took place around 8:20 a.m. at the intersection of Linden and Springfield boulevards in Cambria Heights when a gunman opened fire, striking the young boy. The suspect, described as a man wearing a white hoodie, white sneakers, and carrying a black backpack, fled the scene, sources revealed.
Emergency responders swiftly transported the injured teen to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where he remained in critical condition as the day progressed. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time.
The location of the shooting raised concerns about the safety of students in the area, as the incident occurred mere blocks away from several schools such as PS/MS 147 Ronald McNair, Benjamin Franklin High School, and PS 176 Cambria Heights. Authorities have not confirmed whether the victim was on his way to school at the time of the attack.
The community and law enforcement were left reeling from the senseless violence that unfolded in broad daylight. Police tape cordoned off the area as officials arrived at the scene to investigate the shocking crime. The young boy’s life now hangs in the balance as he fights for survival in the aftermath of the tragic incident.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist in the pursuit of justice for the victim and his family. The community is left grappling with the repercussions of yet another act of violence that has rocked the neighborhood to its core.
