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Midtown 7-Eleven Shooting Leaves Man Dead, Suspect at Large

2/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A man was shot and killed inside a Midtown 7-Eleven around 10:25 a.m. Thursday.
The shooting occurred during a heated argument at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 39th Street.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are seeking the shooter who fled the scene.
Authorities have not made any arrests.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, New York City faced a violent crime crisis, recording over 2,200 homicides amid the crack epidemic. This peak occurred during Mayor David Dinkins's administration, which struggled with public safety. Since then, crime rates have significantly declined, with the murder rate dropping to 414 in 2012, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve urban safety and policing strategies.

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Story summary

A man was shot and killed inside a Midtown 7-Eleven around 10:25 a.m. Thursday.
The shooting occurred during a heated argument at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 39th Street.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are seeking the shooter who fled the scene.
Authorities have not made any arrests.

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