Mastic Teen Arrested for Shooting and Seriously injuring Another Teen in Mastic Friday Afternoon

Suffolk County Police arrested a Mastic Teenager Friday afternoon, after he allegedly shot another teenager following a dispute on a Suffolk County Transit bus. 

A 15-year-old male, and a 17-year-old male were riding in a Suffolk County Transit bus, when they exited in front of 105 Mastic Road, in Mastic. The two were involved in an altercation, and then the 15-year-old shot the 17-year-old at 2:36 p.m. The 15-year-old fled on foot and was arrested a short time later by Seventh Precinct Officers. 

The 17-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The 15-year-old has been charged with Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree, Assault 1st Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree. He was scheduled to be arraigned yesterday Friday, October 23, 2026, at Suffolk County Family Court in Central Islip. 

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752. 

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