A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening, prompting a police investigation and a search for two people believed to be connected to the shooting.
The victim, identified as Ahmeer Jordan, was shot in the East New York neighborhood following what police said was a verbal dispute. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but Jordan died from his injuries.
A 35-year-old man was also injured during the incident. His injuries were described as minor, and he is expected to recover.
According to investigators, the violence appears to have erupted after an argument escalated. Police are now searching for two individuals as detectives work to determine what led to the confrontation and establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are reviewing available evidence and seeking information from potential witnesses as the investigation continues. No arrests had been announced in the initial reports.
The killing adds to concerns about gun violence involving young people in New York City and leaves another Brooklyn family mourning the loss of a teenager.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the New York Police Department as investigators continue their search for those involved.
