16-Year-Old Reportedly Turns Himself in for Allegedly Fatally Shooting 13-Year-Old Boy Outside Dunkin’
Springfield Blvd & Linden Blvd, Queens Village, Queens
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A 16-year-old boy turned himself in, according to local news reports.
The suspect was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, white sneakers and a backpack with the "JAWS" logo, police said.
Police have released images of the suspected shooter.
An update from CBS News confirms Sanjay Samuel, 13, was shot in the head Monday morning near a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights, an area where teenagers often gather before and after school. Tests on Wednesday afternoon showed no brain activity, and he was pronounced dead shortly after, with his family planning to donate his organs.
Local news reports state the victim, Sanjay Samuel, remains on life support at a hospital after being shot on Monday. Doctors said surgery to remove the bullet could make his condition worse.
Citizen user video shows an evidence truck at a residence.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)
An update from ABC7 News reports the teen was shot in the head in the Dunkin' parking lot on Linden Boulevard. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, a 13-year-old boy was injured in this shooting, not a man as previously reported.
User video also shows an NYPD helicopter hovering over the scene.
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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Springfield Blvd & Linden Blvd.
A 16-year-old boy turned himself in, according to local news reports.
The suspect was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, white sneakers and a backpack with the "JAWS" logo, police said.
Police have released images of the suspected shooter.
An update from CBS News confirms Sanjay Samuel, 13, was shot in the head Monday morning near a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights, an area where teenagers often gather before and after school. Tests on Wednesday afternoon showed no brain activity, and he was pronounced dead shortly after, with his family planning to donate his organs.
Local news reports state the victim, Sanjay Samuel, remains on life support at a hospital after being shot on Monday. Doctors said surgery to remove the bullet could make his condition worse.
Citizen user video shows an evidence truck at a residence.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)
An update from ABC7 News reports the teen was shot in the head in the Dunkin' parking lot on Linden Boulevard. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, a 13-year-old boy was injured in this shooting, not a man as previously reported.
User video also shows an NYPD helicopter hovering over the scene.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Springfield Blvd & Linden Blvd.
A 16-year-old boy turned himself in, according to local news reports.
The suspect was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, white sneakers and a backpack with the "JAWS" logo, police said.
Police have released images of the suspected shooter.
An update from CBS News confirms Sanjay Samuel, 13, was shot in the head Monday morning near a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights, an area where teenagers often gather before and after school. Tests on Wednesday afternoon showed no brain activity, and he was pronounced dead shortly after, with his family planning to donate his organs.
Local news reports state the victim, Sanjay Samuel, remains on life support at a hospital after being shot on Monday. Doctors said surgery to remove the bullet could make his condition worse.
Citizen user video shows an evidence truck at a residence.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)
An update from ABC7 News reports the teen was shot in the head in the Dunkin' parking lot on Linden Boulevard. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, a 13-year-old boy was injured in this shooting, not a man as previously reported.
User video also shows an NYPD helicopter hovering over the scene.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Springfield Blvd & Linden Blvd.
A 16-year-old boy turned himself in, according to local news reports.
The suspect was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, white sneakers and a backpack with the "JAWS" logo, police said.
Police have released images of the suspected shooter.
An update from CBS News confirms Sanjay Samuel, 13, was shot in the head Monday morning near a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights, an area where teenagers often gather before and after school. Tests on Wednesday afternoon showed no brain activity, and he was pronounced dead shortly after, with his family planning to donate his organs.
Local news reports state the victim, Sanjay Samuel, remains on life support at a hospital after being shot on Monday. Doctors said surgery to remove the bullet could make his condition worse.
Citizen user video shows an evidence truck at a residence.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)
An update from ABC7 News reports the teen was shot in the head in the Dunkin' parking lot on Linden Boulevard. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, a 13-year-old boy was injured in this shooting, not a man as previously reported.
User video also shows an NYPD helicopter hovering over the scene.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Springfield Blvd & Linden Blvd.
A 16-year-old boy turned himself in, according to local news reports.
The suspect was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, white sneakers and a backpack with the "JAWS" logo, police said.
Police have released images of the suspected shooter.
An update from CBS News confirms Sanjay Samuel, 13, was shot in the head Monday morning near a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights, an area where teenagers often gather before and after school. Tests on Wednesday afternoon showed no brain activity, and he was pronounced dead shortly after, with his family planning to donate his organs.
Local news reports state the victim, Sanjay Samuel, remains on life support at a hospital after being shot on Monday. Doctors said surgery to remove the bullet could make his condition worse.
Citizen user video shows an evidence truck at a residence.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)
An update from ABC7 News reports the teen was shot in the head in the Dunkin' parking lot on Linden Boulevard. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, a 13-year-old boy was injured in this shooting, not a man as previously reported.
User video also shows an NYPD helicopter hovering over the scene.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Springfield Blvd & Linden Blvd.
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probably if they bring back the damn death penalty I bet you these crimes like this and murders will go down tremendously
@Shanza83 bring the eye for an eye to NYC when it comes to murder honestly
I ran for my child, thinking the worst when he called me, he was in shock, was having to stand there and see his schoolmate lying there
@McGruff_the_Crime_Dog Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand do not miss it Jesus Christ( The Son of Man) is God and firstly his father Heavenly Father(Jehovah) and then him(Jesus Christ the Son of Man, our Lord and our Saviour and etc, and his spirit(the Holy Spirit) our Comforter so please surrender and sacrifice your life and your will to God(The Holy Trinity) and be obedient to God he❤️ u All glory be to God(Jehovah, the Father, our Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ, the Son, our Lord and our Saviour, and the Holy Spirit, our Comforter)
Lord please save this boy and bring him home to his family with all good health. Amen 🙏🙏🙏
My son was right there when it all happened. I cried so hard to see that little boy on the ground broke my heart.
@Jeaninevelez im so sorry!!!! That is so traumatic. I saw a teen get shot a few years ago and haven’t been the same since. Consider getting help for your boy too. No one should witness this type of violence. :(
probably if they bring back the damn death penalty I bet you these crimes like this and murders will go down tremendously
@Shanza83 bring the eye for an eye to NYC when it comes to murder honestly
I ran for my child, thinking the worst when he called me, he was in shock, was having to stand there and see his schoolmate lying there
@McGruff_the_Crime_Dog Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand do not miss it Jesus Christ( The Son of Man) is God and firstly his father Heavenly Father(Jehovah) and then him(Jesus Christ the Son of Man, our Lord and our Saviour and etc, and his spirit(the Holy Spirit) our Comforter so please surrender and sacrifice your life and your will to God(The Holy Trinity) and be obedient to God he❤️ u All glory be to God(Jehovah, the Father, our Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ, the Son, our Lord and our Saviour, and the Holy Spirit, our Comforter)
Lord please save this boy and bring him home to his family with all good health. Amen 🙏🙏🙏
My son was right there when it all happened. I cried so hard to see that little boy on the ground broke my heart.
@Jeaninevelez im so sorry!!!! That is so traumatic. I saw a teen get shot a few years ago and haven’t been the same since. Consider getting help for your boy too. No one should witness this type of violence. :(
probably if they bring back the damn death penalty I bet you these crimes like this and murders will go down tremendously
@Shanza83 bring the eye for an eye to NYC when it comes to murder honestly
I ran for my child, thinking the worst when he called me, he was in shock, was having to stand there and see his schoolmate lying there
@McGruff_the_Crime_Dog Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand do not miss it Jesus Christ( The Son of Man) is God and firstly his father Heavenly Father(Jehovah) and then him(Jesus Christ the Son of Man, our Lord and our Saviour and etc, and his spirit(the Holy Spirit) our Comforter so please surrender and sacrifice your life and your will to God(The Holy Trinity) and be obedient to God he❤️ u All glory be to God(Jehovah, the Father, our Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ, the Son, our Lord and our Saviour, and the Holy Spirit, our Comforter)
Lord please save this boy and bring him home to his family with all good health. Amen 🙏🙏🙏
My son was right there when it all happened. I cried so hard to see that little boy on the ground broke my heart.
@Jeaninevelez im so sorry!!!! That is so traumatic. I saw a teen get shot a few years ago and haven’t been the same since. Consider getting help for your boy too. No one should witness this type of violence. :(
probably if they bring back the damn death penalty I bet you these crimes like this and murders will go down tremendously
@Shanza83 bring the eye for an eye to NYC when it comes to murder honestly
I ran for my child, thinking the worst when he called me, he was in shock, was having to stand there and see his schoolmate lying there
@McGruff_the_Crime_Dog Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand do not miss it Jesus Christ( The Son of Man) is God and firstly his father Heavenly Father(Jehovah) and then him(Jesus Christ the Son of Man, our Lord and our Saviour and etc, and his spirit(the Holy Spirit) our Comforter so please surrender and sacrifice your life and your will to God(The Holy Trinity) and be obedient to God he❤️ u All glory be to God(Jehovah, the Father, our Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ, the Son, our Lord and our Saviour, and the Holy Spirit, our Comforter)
Lord please save this boy and bring him home to his family with all good health. Amen 🙏🙏🙏
My son was right there when it all happened. I cried so hard to see that little boy on the ground broke my heart.
@Jeaninevelez im so sorry!!!! That is so traumatic. I saw a teen get shot a few years ago and haven’t been the same since. Consider getting help for your boy too. No one should witness this type of violence. :(
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probably if they bring back the damn death penalty I bet you these crimes like this and murders will go down tremendously
@Shanza83 bring the eye for an eye to NYC when it comes to murder honestly
I ran for my child, thinking the worst when he called me, he was in shock, was having to stand there and see his schoolmate lying there
@McGruff_the_Crime_Dog Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand do not miss it Jesus Christ( The Son of Man) is God and firstly his father Heavenly Father(Jehovah) and then him(Jesus Christ the Son of Man, our Lord and our Saviour and etc, and his spirit(the Holy Spirit) our Comforter so please surrender and sacrifice your life and your will to God(The Holy Trinity) and be obedient to God he❤️ u All glory be to God(Jehovah, the Father, our Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ, the Son, our Lord and our Saviour, and the Holy Spirit, our Comforter)
Lord please save this boy and bring him home to his family with all good health. Amen 🙏🙏🙏
My son was right there when it all happened. I cried so hard to see that little boy on the ground broke my heart.
@Jeaninevelez im so sorry!!!! That is so traumatic. I saw a teen get shot a few years ago and haven’t been the same since. Consider getting help for your boy too. No one should witness this type of violence. :(