Teen Shot Near Bronx Housing Development

Jonas Bronck

Published on April 05, 2013, 2:03 pm

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A 16-year-old boy was in stable condition after being shot in the torso on Morris Avenue in Mott Haven Friday evening, March 29, 2013, authorities said.

The unidentified youth was rushed to Lincoln Hospital about 5:45 p.m., where he was listed in stable condition, according to Fire Department officials.

The shooting occurred at 370 Morris Avenue near East 142^nd Street, across the street from the Melrose Houses and near Bronx Academy of Letters high school.

Police had no immediate information on the cause of the shooting.

Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit NYPDCrimestoppers.com.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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