NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A teen playing with a gun on a Manhattan rooftop was arrested Monday morning after he allegedly shot his friend in the hand, the NYPD told 1010 WINS.
The incident occurred at 8:22 am on the rooftop of a residential building located at 309 east 78 street near Second Avenue on the Upper East Side, officials said.
Man Taken Into Custody After Man Shot in Hand on Upper East Side @CitizenApp
E 78th St & 2nd Ave 8:27:51 AM EDT
According to police, the boys, both 18-year-old boys, were playing with the firearm when the victim was shot in the right hand.
The victim was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for his injury.
Officials arrested the shooter and charges are pending.
A firearm was recovered at the scene, the NYPD said.
An investigation is ongoing.
