Teen shot after dispute on bus in the Bronx: sources
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A teen was shot in the Bronx Sunday afternoon, according to the NYPD.
The shooting happened near East 168th Street and Park Avenue at around 4:42 p.m., according to the NYPD.
There was a dispute on the bus, which led to the shooting on the street, sources said.
The 15-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the right arm and was taken to a local hospital, police said.
Police are searching for a suspect they believe to be around 16 to 20 years old. No arrests have been made.
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