Advertisement

NYPD investigating shootings of three men in East Harlem: police

The new police cruiser, a 2006 Dodge Charger, is on display at New York City Police Department's headquarters in New York, Monday, Aug. 14, 2006. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly unveiled the new police cruiser during a news conference Monday. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has confirmed to Global News that it is investigating reports of shots fired just a few blocks away from the north end of Central Park.

An NYPD public information officer said police are looking into reports of shots fired in the vicinity of 2055 3rd Ave. in the East Harlem area starting at about 8:10 p.m. EDT.

WATCH: June 30, 2017 — Aerial footage of shooting at New York City’s Bronx Lebanon hospital

Click to play video: 'Aerial footage of shooting at New York City’s Bronx Lebanon hospital'
Aerial footage of shooting at New York City’s Bronx Lebanon hospital

Police did not have further information at the time, as they awaited more word from the field.

Story continues below advertisement

ABC7 reported that three men were wounded seriously and taken to hospital after they were shot outside the Thomas Jefferson Houses, a New York City Housing Authority complex.

Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

They were taken to hospital in stable condition, ABC7 added.

Two had been shot in the legs, one in the back.

READ MORE: Doctor who opened fire at New York hospital was a troublesome employee — former colleague

Two of the men shot were 18 and one was 23, the NYPD told NBC New York.

There were no arrests on Monday night.

It’s not clear what led to the shooting.

Sponsored content

AdChoices