East New York & Brownsville

Crime & Mayhem

16-Year-Old Shot Dead Inside East New York Apartment, Police Say

February 12, 2016 9:24am | Updated February 12, 2016 9:24am

BROOKLYN — A 16-year-old boy was shot to death in East New York Thursday night and police are questioning two teens, the NYPD said.

The victim was shot in the head inside 703 Miller Ave., near New Lots Avenue, about 9:40 p.m., the NYPD said.

He was taken to Brookdale Hospital, where he died.

The teens were considered persons of interest. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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