NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) -- A 15-year-old boy died at a hospital on Tuesday, a day after he was shot in the back by a gunman on a Brooklyn street, police said.
The victim succumbed to his injuries Tuesday morning at Maimonides Medical Center, where he'd been rushed in critical condition from Bensonhurst on Monday afternoon, according to police.
He was identified as Foridun Maulonou, of Bensonhurst.
There was a heavy emergency response at 63rd Street and 20th Avenue in Bensonhurst following the shooting Monday afternoon.Citizen App
Teens were shot at as they stood outside a grocery store, police said.Citizen App
He was among a group of teens gathered outside of a grocery store at 63rd Street and 20th Avenue around 1 p.m. when shots rang out.
A witness said he heard five shots—"boom, boom, boom"—and then saw the teens running.
Maulonou was shot in the back and ran a half-block before collapsing onto the street, where he was found by EMS.
It's unclear if he was intended target of the shooting.
No arrests had been reported as of Tuesday as the investigation continued.
The teen was rushed to Maimonides Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries Tuesday morning.Citizen App
A large crime scene was set up on the block, with police investigating into the evening.Marla Diamond
