Police in NYC are searching for a suspect wanted for a double shooting that left two teenagers shot with one of the juveniles from NJ dead in East Harlem Tuesday afternoon.
The incident happened around 4:20 p.m. at 112 East 128th Street.
According to NYPD officials, two boys, a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old exited a deli and began walking towards Park Avenue when a gunman emerged and fired shots at the two teenagers.
The 14-year-old, Justin Streeter of Plainfield, was riding a push scooter when the suspect fired shots into his head. Police said Streamer fell between two vehicles.
According to police, the 15-year-old was shot in the leg but was able to run eastbound towards Lexington Avenue, where a good samaritan provided aid and then called 911.
Both victims were rushed to Harlem Hospital, where Streeter was pronounced dead, according to ABC-7.
NYPD said the suspect was wearing a grey sweatshirt and blue jeans. He fled west towards Madison Avenue.
Police believe the incident was a targeted shooting, but officials are unaware that the victims knew the shooter.
IMAGE CREDIT: ABC-7 NYC