Chaos erupts as 12-year-old girl shot during Queens brawl

A harrowing incident unfolded on Wednesday night outside a public housing building in Queens, where a 12-year-old girl was caught in the crossfire during a chaotic brawl involving approximately 10 individuals.

The violent altercation, which occurred near the South Jamaica Houses (NYCHA), left multiple individuals injured and sent shockwaves through the community.

The confrontation escalated when at least one masked assailant approached the group on the sidewalk and opened fire around 7:45 p.m.

The young victim, struck by a bullet, sustained a gunshot wound to her arm and was promptly rushed to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where she is reported to be in stable condition.

According to accounts from witnesses, including the victim’s neighbor, the 12-year-old girl was accompanied by her sisters and aunt as she sought refuge in her apartment after being wounded. The neighbor described a scene of panic and urgency as the injured girl sought immediate assistance.

While details remain murky, law enforcement officials indicated that the victim was somehow embroiled in the altercation, though it remains unclear whether she was the intended target of the gunfire. Reports suggest that the masked suspect, accompanied by another individual, unleashed a flurry of gunshots, causing chaos and injuring multiple individuals.

In addition to the young victim, a 26-year-old woman sustained a stab wound to the chest, and an 18-year-old woman suffered a head injury during the altercation. Both victims were transported to local hospitals and are reported to be in stable condition.

Despite the gravity of the situation, authorities have yet to make any arrests in connection with the incident. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots ring out during the brawl, underscoring the intensity and unpredictability of the violence that erupted.

The neighbor who witnessed the ordeal expressed belief that the young girl was inadvertently caught in the line of fire, highlighting the profound impact of senseless violence on innocent bystanders.