15-year-old shot in both legs during dispute in the Bronx: officials

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police launched an investigation after a 15-year-old was shot in both legs during a dispute Monday evening in the Bronx.

The incident happened at around 7 p.m. in front of the Patterson Houses NYCHA complex located on Third Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood, officials said.

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According to police, the shooting occurred following a dispute with another teen, striking the victim in both legs, authorities said.

The teen was rushed to a local hospital in stable condition.

No arrests had been made as of Tuesday morning and an investigation is ongoing.

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