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A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after he and another teenage boy were shot inside a Harlem restaurant Wednesday night.

At approximately 8:40 p.m., police responded to numerous 911 calls of a person shot at W. 116th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd.

When officers arrived, they found a 13-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy suffering from gunshot wounds at Mama’s Fried Chicken on Frederick Douglass Blvd.

One boy was shot in the head and the other in the back; there are conflicting reports as to whom was struck where.

The 13-year-old victim was in critical condition, but both victims are reportedly stable and expected to recover.

Police took a 17-year-old person of interest into custody.

The teens were [reportedly](https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-two-teens-shot-inside-nyc-chicken-restaurant-20211007-wfd5josybzfyxdjyjyjhlcsi5i-story.html) dining in the restaurant when the suspect burst in and fired three gunshots.

Officials cited in reports believe the shooting may have been gang-related.

Two Teens Shot at Mama's Fried Chicken

Incident reported at W 116th St & Frederick Douglass Blvd.

Police have received an unconfirmed report of a person who has been shot.

Police on scene confirm two people have been shot near Mama's Fried Chicken.

Two ambulances have been requested to the scene.

Citizen user UpperBestSide has shared a live video of police activity on the scene.

Police on scene advise one has been shot in the back.

Citizen user video shows emergency personnel on scene.

Police are searching for a male suspect allegedly involved in the shooting who fled eastbound on W 117th Street.

ESU is requested to assist in establishing a crime scene in search of evidence.