Teen migrant shot in Midtown Manhattan shelter violence

A 13-year-old migrant was shot in the leg while living at the Roosevelt Hotel, a city-funded intake center for asylum seekers in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred on a Sunday evening, shortly after 9 p.m., when the victim was attacked by a group of assailants who fled the scene. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. This shooting is part of a troubling trend of violence associated with the influx of migrants in New York City. Since the spring of 2022, the city has seen a significant increase in the number of migrants, with over 210,000 arriving and more than 65,000 still in city care. This surge has led to heightened tensions and violence in various neighborhoods. Earlier incidents include a 26-year-old migrant attacking security guards at a shelter on Randall's Island and a tragic shooting of a migrant mother outside a tent city. The Roosevelt Hotel, along with other shelters like Floyd Bennett Field, has become a focal point for unrest. Reports indicate that Floyd Bennett Field has experienced domestic assaults and other violent incidents since its conversion into a migrant facility. The ongoing violence raises concerns about the safety and well-being of both the migrants and the surrounding communities. Authorities are grappling with the challenges posed by the increasing number of asylum seekers and the associated rise in crime. The situation underscores the need for effective management and support systems to ensure the safety of vulnerable populations and the communities they inhabit.