Bronx Shooting leaves Teenager Dead, Another Injured
new York, NY – A tragic incident unfolded in the Bronx Saturday evening, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead and a 14-year-old injured. The shooting occurred across two locations within the 49th Precinct, prompting a swift response from the New York City Police Department. This article provides the latest data on this developing story.
What Happened?
Police were alerted to the incident by a 911 call reporting gunfire around 6:25 p.m. Officers quickly arrived at the first location, 1219 Adee Avenue. There, they discovered the 15-year-old male suffering from a critical gunshot wound to the chest.
Emergency Medical Services instantly transported the teen to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi. Despite their best efforts,he was pronounced dead at the hospital. He has since been identified as Eric Aitken, 15, from Waterbury, Connecticut.
Shortly after, officers located a second victim in front of 2909 Laconia Avenue. The 14-year-old male had sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm. Police transported him to the same hospital in a marked patrol vehicle, where he is currently listed in stable condition.
The Ongoing Inquiry
Currently, the investigation is active and ongoing. Detectives are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragedy. However, several key details remain unknown at this time.
Here’s what investigators are still working to determine:
* Suspect Information: A description of any potential suspects has not yet been released.
* Motive: the reason behind the shooting remains unclear.
* Targeting: It is indeed currently unknown whether the two teens were specifically targeted or if the shooting was a random act of violence.
* Sequence of Events: Investigators are still working to establish a clear timeline of how the shooting unfolded.
What You Need to Know
This incident underscores the ongoing concerns surrounding gun violence and its impact on young people. if you have any information that could assist the investigation, please contact the NYPD immediately.
No arrests have been made as of Sunday. Detectives are committed to identifying those responsible and bringing them to justice. Your cooperation could be crucial in solving this case and preventing future tragedies.
This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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