An 18-year-old is fighting for his life after being shot once in the head during a brazen ambush in Queens. The incident occurred around 11:10 p.m. in front of a McDonald’s located at 221-12 South Conduit Ave., near 222nd St. in Springfield Gardens.

Witnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with two assailants launching their surprise attack before fleeing the area. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was rushed to Long Island Jewish Medical Center by private means, where he remains in critical condition.

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Authorities are on the hunt for the perpetrators, who reportedly sped away on either a bike or moped, leaving the community in shock and raising concerns over safety in the area.

Investigators are working diligently to piece together the circumstances leading up to this violent encounter.