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Queens: Merrick Boulevard & Baisley Boulevard, a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed yesterday near the Roy Wilkins Park in the St. Albans neighborhood after a fight involving multiple youths escalated into gunfire.
The shooting happened yesterday around 6:15 p.m. by the Nautilus Playground inside Roy Wilkins Park, within the confines of the 113 Precinct.
When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old with a gunshot wound to the chest. EMS rushed him to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Footage appears to show two youths, the victim and the shooter, involved in some type of encounter while a large crowd surrounded them and recorded on their phones. The victim was then slapped in the face. Seconds later, the shooter fired a shot, causing panic as people ran from the scene.
Detectives are exploring whether the shooting was gang-related and believe the 15-year-old may have been the intended target.
The gunman remains at large. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.