Boy, 11, shot in leg in Harlem

NEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) - A man opened fire in the middle of the afternoon on a street in Harlem striking a boy as he entered a deli.

The NYPD was looking for the suspect who fired multiple shots striking the 11-year-old in the thigh.

The shooting took place as the boy entered the Zaid Gourmet Deli at the intersection with East 109 Street on Sunday at about 3:20 pm.

The boy was treated at Harlem Hospital. He was listed in stable condition.

The NYPD was asking for the public's help identifying the suspect.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, on Twitter @NYPDTips or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

You can remain anonymous.