Two teens were wounded during a shootout in East Harlem, according to officials.
Around 5 p.m. on Monday, police responded to shots fired at 221 E. 123rd St. and 2nd Avenue.
An 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were shooting at each other when police arrived. An officer fired a shot, according to officials.
The two teenagers were then arrested.
According to officials, the 15-year-old had a gunshot wound to the leg and was rushed to Harlem Hospital in stable condition.
An 18-year-old was found with a handgun in his luggage.
During the encounter, a second 15-year-old was also shot in the left knee. He was also brought to Harlem Hospital in a stable condition. It
It is unknown whether the officer shot any of the injured teenagers.
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