A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a Bronx shooting that killed one teenager and injured two on Wednesday.
According to police, the suspect was arrested on Saturday. He faces several counts, including murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon.
The suspect’s name will not be disclosed owing to his age.
The NYPD earlier released pictures of four people wanted for questioning in connection with the incident. It is unknown at this moment whether they are still looking for additional suspects.
16-year-old boy killed, 2 other teens injured
The gunshot occurred shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday on 238th Street, near Putnam Avenue in the Kingsbridge neighborhood. Witnesses reported hearing four to five gunshots.
When cops arrived at the site, they discovered a 16-year-old male wounded in the back, a 15-year-old boy injured in the leg, and a 13-year-old girl shot in the leg. All three were sent to a local hospital.
The 16-year-old youngster, Christopher Redding, died of his injuries. The other two victims are likely to be okay.
The motive for the shooting has not been revealed.
Addressing violence in the Bronx
According to Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, gun violence continues to be an issue in the borough.
In a statement posted Thursday, she wrote, in part:
“This devastating incident comes amid a troubling period of gun violence across our borough, leaving too many of our families and community members feeling unsafe in their own neighborhoods. This tragedy is another painful reminder of the work that must continue to rid our communities of guns, the urgency of more recreational and youth-based programs, and the need for ongoing community engagement.”
“Guns in the hands of high school students should never be the reality, and we must put an end to this senseless violence,” City Council Member Eric Dinowitz wrote in a statement, in part.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the addition of almost 200 policemen to the Bronx, which will be divided into two patrol boroughs beginning in the spring.
“For too long, the Bronx has experienced more crime per capita than any other borough, while operating under a structure that has not kept pace with demands placed on it,” the commissioner said Tuesday.
The split will also include the addition of specific units such as narcotics, homicide, car crimes, and neighborhood safety squads.
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