Manhattan teen shot and killed, investigation underway
NEW YORK (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A teenager was shot and killed in a quiet Manhattan neighborhood on Tuesday.
It happened shortly before 2:30pm Eastern on Spring Street.
Authorities say the teenage victim was with a group of friends after school when another group approached them on Citi Bikes. There was a dispute and gunshots followed shortly after.
The 16-year-old victim was hit in the back of the head and the leg, and was rushed to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The suspects fled on the Citi Bikes immediately following the incident and are still at large.
An investigation is underway.
