ORSINI, NY – A teenage girl is recovering from a gunshot wound after a shooting incident early Monday morning in the Orsini neighborhood. The 14-year-old was struck on the right side of her face, just steps away from residential buildings on East 161st Street. Authorities responded to the scene around 5:30 a.m., rushing the injured girl to a nearby hospital where she remains in stable condition.
The incident has shaken residents of the quiet neighborhood, a community that has recently seen a decline in violent crimes, according to the New York Police Department. Despite citywide reports of historically low shooting numbers for the first five months of the year, pockets of fear persist within some communities.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene with scattered shouts echoing through the streets. “I heard a few screams outside but didn’t realize what was happening,” said a resident who wished to remain anonymous. The sense of unease is palpable as neighbors grapple with the reality of violence so close to home.
As investigators work diligently to piece together the events leading up to the shooting, questions linger about the circumstances surrounding the attack. Police have yet to identify a suspect or establish a motive, leaving residents on edge. The NYPD continues to canvass the area, seeking information from potential witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the assailant.