A 14-year-old girl was shot in the head and killed aboard a Queens bus Saturday night, said police.
The teen, identified as D’aja Robinson, was on the Q6 bus at Sutphin Boulevard near Rockaway Boulevard in Jamaica around 9 p.m. when she was struck.
Robinson was part of a group that had recently left a sweet 16 party and had just boarded the bus when the shooting occurred, according to published reports. A man from the street allegedly fired around 9 shots at the bus.
NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said police are looking for a suspect between the ages of 18 and 25 who was last seen wearing a black sweater, according to reports.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers website by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
Last updated Monday, May 20
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