LI man shot after family members get mixed in with teen fight near school: police

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The shooting took place on Jamaica Avenue, near Wyandanch High School. Photo credit Google Street View

WYANDANCH, N.Y. (WCBS 880) -- A Long Island man was shot after a group of adults got into the mix of a fight between their teenage family members Friday, police said.

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Suffolk police said a group of teens got into a fight on Jamaica Avenue in Wyandanch between 31st and 32nd streets just after 2 p.m. near Wyandanch High School.

Adult family members of the teens responded to scene, where they ended up becoming involved in the fight, cops said.

During the melee, a 41-year-old Wyandanch man was shot in the cheek by another man, according to Suffolk police.

The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries not considered life-threatening.

Detectives asked that anyone with information in connection to the shooting contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS or the First Squad at 631-854-8152.

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