A man, 47, was shot twice outside a New York City public school

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by Tina MooreAnd Joe Marino And Allie Griffin

March 6, 2023 | 8:47 p.m

Cops said a man was shot twice when a bullet rang out outside a public school in Brooklyn late Monday night.

The 47-year-old victim was shot in the back and once in the arm outside PS 678 East New York Middle School of Excellence in East New York at 4:45 p.m., according to police.

He was taken to Brookdale Hospital in stable condition.

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A man was shot twice outside a middle school in eastern New York on Monday.

Wayne Carrington

The 47-year-old was shot in the back and once in the arm.

Wayne Carrington

The victim was listed in stable condition.

Wayne Carrington

Police are searching for at least three suspects who fled the scene.

Wayne Carrington

Policemen said three suspects, dressed in head-to-toe black, fled on foot after the shooting.

There were no arrests. Police said an investigation is underway.

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