November 10, 2026 NEW YORK, NY A late-night walk turned violent in Harlem on Sunday after a gunman shouted to get a 14-year-old boy's attention—and opened fire the moment the teenager turned around.
Detectives from the NYPD’s 23rd Precinct are mounting an active investigation to identify and apprehend the shooter following the unprovoked street attack.
Shouted Call Led to Gunfire: The Attack Timeline
The shooting occurred around 11:38 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, near the intersection of East 112th Street and Lexington Avenue in Harlem.
According to preliminary police reports, the 14-year-old victim was simply walking along the sidewalk when a stranger yelled out to draw his focus.
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The Distraction: Hearing someone call out, the teen turned to look in the direction of the voice.
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The Gunshot: The suspect immediately fired a handgun, striking the 14-year-old boy in his left leg.
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The Escape: The gunman turned and fled on foot, sprinting southbound along Park Avenue to evade responding officers.
Emergency Response and Victim Status
Patrol officers from the 23rd Precinct and EMS paramedics rushed to the scene following 911 calls of shots fired.
First responders located the injured teenager, stabilized him on-site, and rushed him by ambulance to Harlem Hospital. Medical staff confirmed that he is in stable condition and is expected to survive his injuries.
NYPD Search for the Shooter
As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made, and detectives have not yet released a detailed description of the suspect. Investigators are canvas-searching the surrounding area for security camera footage along East 112th Street and Park Avenue to trace the shooter's flight path.
| Incident Overview |
Details |
| Location |
East 112th St & Lexington Ave, Harlem |
| Date & Time |
Sunday, Nov. 8 at ~11:38 p.m. |
| Victim |
14-year-old male (Stable condition at Harlem Hospital) |
| Suspect Escape Route |
Fled on foot southbound on Park Avenue |
| Investigating Unit |
NYPD 23rd Precinct Detectives |
