Aug. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 101st Precinct are looking for a man who allegedly shot a young teen at the Ocean Bay Apartments in Arverne Thursday, Aug. 7.

The gunman was riding a stand-up scooter in front of 411 Beach 54th St., just before 4:30 p.m., when he pulled out a handgun and fired at a 13-year-old boy, striking him in the hand before riding off in an unknown direction, police said. EMS transported the wounded youngster to Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Glen Oaks, where he was listed in stable condition.

The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect on Friday and described him as having a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, black sneakers, and a black durag.

A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for information th

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