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Police: 16-year-old boy shot twice in Wakefield, shooter on the run

The victim was shot in the right leg and right armpit.

Brittany Cadet

Apr 30, 2025, 5:36 AM

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Police say a 16-year-old boy was shot twice in Wakefield and is recovering in the hospital.

Police say the shots were fired at 9:51 p.m. Tuesday. The boy was shot in the right leg and right armpit.

Officials say he was rushed to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where he is now recovering.

Authorities are searching for the gunman. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.


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