Teen arrested after fatal shooting and four teen injuries in Yonkers
Police detained a 15-year-old after a targeted gun attack in Yonkers that killed a 20-year-old man and wounded four teenagers.
A shooting classified as "targeted" occurred Sunday night near the intersection of Elm Street and Palisade Avenue in Yonkers, claiming the life of a 20-year-old man. Four teenagers, between 14 and 16 years old, were struck by gunfire and are being treated in hospital in critical but stable condition. Police apprehended a 15-year-old male at the location, though charges have not yet been disclosed.
Authorities recovered a loaded weapon and gathered ballistic material from the scene. Yonkers police indicated that the incident does not pose a continuing danger to the community. The motive behind the attack remains unknown.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns about youth involvement in violent crime and public safety in Yonkers.
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