14-Year-Old Shoots Himself In Hand, Wounds Teen During Wild Patchogue Brawl: Suffolk Police
During a violent altercation in Patchogue, a 14-year-old kid shot himself in the hand while shooting at another teenager, Suffolk County Police said on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Police in Suffolk County
According to police, the incident started at 4:30 p.m. when five male juveniles got into a brawl on Edwards Street, just east of Rider Avenue.
The 14-year-old produced a 9-millimeter handgun during the commotion and fired several shots, hitting a male 17-year-old. The younger adolescent unintentionally shot himself in the hand during the altercation, according to the police.
With severe but non-life-threatening injuries, the 17-year-old was sent to a neighboring hospital. According to police, the 14-year-old was also admitted to the hospital, given treatment, and then released.
The firearm was found close to the site by detectives.
The 14-year-old was taken into custody and accused of the following juvenile offenses:
- Felony Assault 1st Degree.
- Felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree.
On Friday, June 27, he is expected to appear in Central Islip’s First District Court.
There were no other recorded injuries.
