16-year-old stabbed at Duane Reade in Lower Manhattan; Police searching for suspect

LOWER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — A teenager is in critical condition after being stabbed at a Duane Reade in Manhattan Thursday afternoon.

Police say the incident took place just before 3 p.m. at 100 Delancey Street on the Lower East Side.

They say a 16-year-old boy was stabbed at the Duane Reade, but it’s unclear if the incident took place in or outside the store.

The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he is in critical condition.

It’s unclear if the victim was the intended target.

Police are searching for a suspect. So far there have been no arrests.

The Duane Reade store has since been closed.

This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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