Three people were wounded seriously on Monday night when they were shot outside a New York City Housing Authority complex in Manhattan.

At least seven shots were fired just after 8 p.m. local time at the Thomas Jefferson Houses at 112th Street and Third Avenue in East Harlem, according to police.

A 22-year-old man was shot in the back and leg, a 19-year-old man was shot in the leg, and a 17-year-old male was shot in the back, local media reported.

The wounded were taken to local hospitals where they were reported to be in a serious but stable condition.

2 shootings in Harlem tonight, the first was on the East Side, 2055 3rd Avenue around 8pm.

Confirmed that 3 people were shot, all taken to East Harlem hospital and St Luke's, with yellow tags/Priority 2.

As of now shooter is still at large and police are canvassing hospitals for more victims and perp.

Sources saying that this shooting is a part of an ongoing battle between gangs at the Jefferson and Wagner Houses.