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A man was injured in a Tuesday evening shooting in Hells Kitchen, police say.

According to officials, at around 8:00 p.m. near the corner of W 42nd St. & 9th Ave, the victim, a 52-year-old man was shot by an unknown suspect in the buttocks. 

Police say the suspect fled the area on foot. 

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he was listed in stable condition. 

There have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing. 



Man Shot

Incident reported at W 42nd St & 9th Ave.

Emergency personnel are responding to a report of a man shot.

An officer on scene confirms a man was shot in his lower back.

A male suspect reportedly fled eastbound on 42nd Street toward 8th Avenue.

Police requested additional units to assist with searching for the male suspect.

Multiple Citizen users show a heavy police presence.

Citizen user TLMatz shows police cars and tape have cordoned off the crime scene.

An officer reports the male suspect is carrying the gun inside a fanny pack across his chest.