Girl, 16, shot in head outside Queens school

A girl was shot in the head outside P.S. 15—Jackie Robinson School in St. Albans
A girl was shot in the head outside P.S. 15—Jackie Robinson School in St. Albans. Photo credit Citizen App

NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) -- A 16-year-old girl was fighting for her life Thursday after she was shot in the head outside a Queens school on Wednesday night.

Gunfire erupted around 8:30 p.m. following a dispute between two groups of people at a playground by P.S. 15—Jackie Robinson School on Lucas Street in St. Albans.

The girl was struck in the head by a bullet as she sat in an SUV outside the school.

There was a heavy police presence at the scene Wednesday night as investigators combed for evidence
There was a heavy police presence at the scene Wednesday night as investigators combed for evidence. Photo credit Citizen App

It's unclear if she was the intended target or caught in the crossfire, police said.

She was rushed to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where she was listed in critical condition.

No arrests had been reported as of Thursday.

No description of a suspect has been released.

The gunman reportedly fled the scene with others. No arrests had been made as of Thursday
The gunman reportedly fled the scene with others. No arrests had been made as of Thursday. Photo credit Citizen App
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