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Cops Search For Teen Who Allegedly Fired Shots At Group In Alphabet City

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are searching for a teenager they said fired a gun at a group of people in Alphabet City earlier this week.

Police said 16-year-old Frank Maldonado was leaving 178 Avenue D when he brandished a gun and fired the shots Monday at around 2 p.m.

No one was injured by the gun fire, police said. Maldonado then fled the scene.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip by logging onto Crime Stoppers website or text a tip to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

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