It was an active scene in Harlem early Thursday.
A 16-year-old boy is dead after being shot in the chest in Harlem early Thursday, authorities say.
According to the NYPD, officers responding to a call about a shooting at 124th Street and Lenox Avenue shortly before 2 a.m. encountered the mortally wounded teenager. He was identified as Clarence Jones.
Three shell casings were recovered.
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WATCH HERETwo male suspects fled west on 125th Street on Razor scooters, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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