Child injured in Bronx shooting – NBC New York

Authorities are investigating after a teen who may have been walking to school was shot in the Bronx Thursday morning, according to two law enforcement sources with knowledge of the situation.

A source said the victim, believed to be between 15 and 17 years old, may have been on his way to school.

Police responded to the scene less than a block from Crotona Park just after 9 a.m.

Police cordoned off the area to assist with investigations.

Sources said the boy was shot in the abdomen. There was no update on his condition as of Thursday morning, but authorities said he was conscious when they took him to the hospital.

No arrests have been made.

Two law enforcement sources said a preliminary investigation showed both suspects fled the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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