Children Shot in Two Separate Incidents

Last night, two children were shot in two different incidents in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx. First, a 13 year old was shot in the leg yesterday afternoon while he was outside MS 220 on Brook Avenue; police think his shooter was aiming for someone else. Then around 7:30PM, a 10 year old girl was also hit in the leg while she was playing outside, and she was caught in the crossfire of some arguing men. The two children were both brought to Lincoln Hospital, where they are recovering. Is it too much to hope that the city can do more to stop the illegal gun trade, as the Mayor tries to encourage gun control laws?

And Forgotten NY on Mott Haven - did you know the lions outside the NY Public Library, Patience and Fortitude, were sculpted there?

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"Police say his shooter wore a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans but he still remains on the loose as well."

oh yeah..no big deal!..just people shooting children..oh and he remains on the loose so just another day..

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