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Police Arrest Teen for Alleged Blow-Dart Attacks in Brooklyn

Police arrested a 15-year-old for allegedly firing blow darts at three people in Gravesend over the weekend.
Police arrested a 15-year-old for allegedly firing blow darts at three people in Gravesend over the weekend.
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BROOKLYN — Police arrested a teenager for firing blow darts that hit three people in Gravesend over the weekend, authorities said.

The incidents took place Sunday about 7:15 p.m. when a 15-year-old assailant fired darts from a blow gun at three men from either a rooftop or an upstairs apartment near Bay 32nd and 86th streets, police said. The teenager's name was not released by authorities.

The three victims were hit by darts in their stomachs and legs, cops said.

They were taken to Coney Island Hospital, police said.

The 3-inch darts, apparently blown from a mouth-operated dart gun, were found inside the teen’s apartment, police said. The weapon itself has not been located, cops added.

The 15-year-old has been charged with assault in the attacks, police said.

The teen admitted to the crime when confronted by cops at his apartment on 86th Street, the New York Post reported