Bronx Teenager Charged with Murder in Daytime Shooting
A 15-year-old boy in the Bronx faces murder charges for shooting a man dead in a brazen daytime execution on Wednesday, police reported.
Shooting Occurred near Bronx County Hall of Justice
The shooting happened at about 2:42 p.m. on November 27 near the corner of East 161st Street and Morris Avenue in Concourse, just down the hall from the Bronx County Hall of Justice.
Police Responded Quickly to the Scene
Officers from the 44th Precinct, while on a footpost in the area, spotted the young shooter taking aim and firing multiple shots at the victim, a 29-year-old man. The man sustained a gunshot wound in the chest.
Suspect Fled and Was Apprehended
Cops said the shooter fled the scene on foot, and the officers who witnessed the shooting pursued him for about a half-mile to the corner of East 156th Street and Courtlandt Avenue, where the youngster was apprehended.
Victim Pronounced Dead at Lincoln Hospital
Meanwhile, EMS rushed the wounded victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Police have not yet released his identity, pending family notification.
Suspect Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Manslaughter
The 15-year-old suspect was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. The NYPD did not release his identity due to his age.
Investigation Ongoing
The investigation remains ongoing.
Homicide Rate in the 44th Precinct
Through November 24, according to the most recent CompStat report, the 44th Precinct reported 14 homicides year-to-date, one less than the number tallied at the same point in 2022. The shooting total (43) was equal to last year’s year-to-date total.
FAQs
- What happened in the shooting? A 15-year-old boy shot and killed a 29-year-old man in the Bronx on November 27.
- Where did the shooting occur? The shooting occurred near the corner of East 161st Street and Morris Avenue in Concourse, just down the hall from the Bronx County Hall of Justice.
- How did police respond to the scene? Officers from the 44th Precinct, while on a footpost in the area, spotted the young shooter taking aim and firing multiple shots at the victim, and pursued him for about a half-mile before apprehending him.
- What charges has the suspect been hit with? The 15-year-old suspect has been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon.
- Is the victim’s identity publicly known? No, the victim’s identity has not been released pending family notification.
