15-year-old shot in back in Brooklyn dies
A 15-year-old boy who was shot in his back in Bensonhurst has died from his injuries.
BENSONHURST, Brooklyn (WABC) -- The teen shot in the back in Brooklyn died from his injuries Tuesday morning.
Foridun Maulonou, 15, was shot in the back near 2007 62nd St. just after 1 p.m. Monday.
He was taken to Maimonides Medical Center where his condition was very grave.
Tuesday morning, police released that the boy had died at the hospital.
The suspect is described as a male wearing a gray sweater, black or red sweatpants, and gray sneakers.
Witnesses described seeing a group of teenagers gathered before hearing as many as five shots.
They say kids scattered in all directions, including the 15-year-old victim, who fell in the street about half a block from where he was shot.
Residents in the neighborhood said they were stunned and fearful as it is a neighborhood filled with young families and small businesses.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
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Source: WABC-TV
