Man Only Wearing Underwear Cuffed Blocks From NYC Shooting

A 20-year-old man was shot once in the face in Harlem early Wednesday -- and the suspected gunman, who fled the scene wearing only his underwear, was taken into custody a few blocks away, authorities said. 

Cops responding to a call about the shooting on 128th Street around 7:30 a.m. found the victim with a single gunshot wound to the face. He was taken to a hospital in stable condition; his name has not been released. 

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The suspected gunman, who also hasn't been identified, was apprehended a short time later a few blocks from the scene. Police said he was just wearing underwear.

It's not clear what led to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing. 

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