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Teen injured in East New York shooting

The 17-year-old boy was struck in the leg near 662 Riverdale Ave. just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Zoe Cosgrove

Apr 1, 2026, 7:22 PM

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A teen was injured during a shooting in East New York, authorities say.

The 17-year-old boy was struck in the leg near 662 Riverdale Ave. just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Citizen app footage from the scene shows a crime scene established while officers collect evidence.

Police say EMS took the teen to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where he is expected to recover.

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