Crime & Safety

UPDATED: Suspects Sought For Greene Ave. Shooting

Cops are on the hunt for four youngsters captured by surveillance cameras moments before a near-deadly hail of bullets.

Cops are on the hunt for four suspects wanted for questioning in regards to the Jan. 14 shooting on Greene Avenue that left five teenagers with gunshot wounds.

The stunning outbreak of violence happened between Vanderbilt and Clermont avenues at around 10 p.m. after a big basketball game at between the Lions and Christ the King.

All five teenagers — including an 18-year-old girl — were shot below the waist, sustained non-life threatening injuries and were taken to Kings County Hospital. (Initially, cops had said that in the melee.)

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"It is a violation of our school community, the safety we seek to secure, and the values we work to instill in those entrusted to our care,” said Bishop Loughlin's President, Brother Dennis Cronin.

Rumors were swirling about what sparked the shooting, which involved students from neither school.

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"Apparently, the fight may have broken out over a teenage girl, or a possible robbery motive,” said Council Member Letitia James.

The Daily News managed to speak with one of the victims, Justin Dolcy, 19, who said that the dispute started over a stylish Louis Vuitton cap that one of the gunman’s posse tried to snatch.

The images of the suspects taken from surveillance cameras allegedly show the quartet only moments before the shots were fired. In one of the images it appears a man may be reaching into his coat to pull out a weapon.

Anyone with information  should contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).

Alternatively, you can submit tips by visiting the Crime Stoppers website. If you prefer sending tips via text, send a message to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.


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