Police said the shooting happened around 5:44 p.m. near the intersection of George Street and Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood outside Joseph F. Quinn Intermediate School 77.

The victim, identified as Kevin Hernandez, was shot in the torso and later pronounced dead at Brookdale University Hospital.

Authorities believe the attack was targeted and are currently searching for three suspects who reportedly fled the scene on foot, heading north toward Myrtle Avenue.