Wanted: Suspect Shot Teen On Long Island Over Pair Of Sneakers, Police Say

Police on Long Island are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who shot a teen earlier this year.

Know this car or person? Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly shot a teen.
Photo Credit: *Suffolk County Police Department*

Kathy Reakes

03/29/2023 11:10 a.m.

According to Suffolk County detectives, a teen attempting to sell a pair of Air Jordan Black Cat sneakers via Snapchat met a man outside his home on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m.

The teen left the shoes in the house when he came outside to meet the man. The man then displayed a handgun and demanded the teen bring the shoes outside, police said.

Police said the teen ran into his house and closed the door. The man then fired a shot through the door, striking the teen in his thigh.

The man fled in a silver SUV.

The teen was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, or online at www.P3Tips.com.

All calls, text messages, and emails will be kept confidential.

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