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Yonkers Shooting: 1 Dead, 4 Teens Wounded
3 Aug
Summary
- A 20-year-old man died after being shot in the back.
- Four teenagers, aged 14 to 16, sustained critical injuries.
- A 15-year-old suspect was apprehended at the scene with a firearm.
A violent incident unfolded Sunday night near Elm Street and Palisade Avenue in Yonkers, resulting in one fatality and injuries to four teenagers. A 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining a gunshot wound to the back.
Four other victims, all minors aged between 14 and 16, were taken to local hospitals. Authorities reported that these four were in critical but stable condition following their injuries.
Law enforcement quickly apprehended a 15-year-old male suspect at the location. A loaded firearm and ballistic evidence were recovered by investigators. Police have indicated that the shooting was a targeted event and that there is no continued danger to the public.
The Yonkers Police Department is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
