A 15-year-old was arrested Friday after police said he shot a 17-year-old following an altercation in Mastic, seriously injuring the older teen.
Suffolk County police said the two teens had been riding a Suffolk County Transit bus before getting off in front of 105 Mastic Road at about 2:36 p.m. on Oct. 23. The teens became involved in an altercation, and police said the 15-year-old then shot the 17-year-old.
The 15-year-old fled on foot but was arrested a short time later by Seventh Precinct officers, police said. The 17-year-old was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police charged the 15-year-old with first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was scheduled to be arraigned Saturday in Suffolk County Family Court in Central Islip.
Seventh Squad detectives are investigating and asked anyone with information to call 631-852-8752. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, through the P3 Tips app or online at P3Tips.com.
Photo: Google Maps view of the area near 105 Mastic Road in Mastic, where police said a 17-year-old was shot on October 23, 2026. (Google Maps)
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