VIDEO: Teen in Elevator is Astoria Shooting Suspect

He's believed to be the gunman in the shooting of a 26-year-old

Police are seeking a male teenager in connection with a shooting outside an Astoria, Queens apartment building Monday.

The suspect shot a 26-year-old man in front of Astoria Houses at 3-04 27th Ave. just before 8 p.m., according to police. The victim was shot once in the right leg and once in the left foot.

The suspect was then seen in an elevator inside the building, holding a handgun, shortly after the shooting.

He was last seen wearing a green jacket, red backpack, dark jeans and brown shoes.

The victim was taken to Cornell Hospital in stable condition.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or at nypdcrimestoppers.com.

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