An enhanced police presence was in place in Yonkers following a deadly shooting that left a young man dead and four teenagers injured, according to Eyewitness News ABC7NY. The station reported that the additional officers were deployed in the wake of the attack.
Police say a gunman targeted a group of teenagers the previous night at Elm Street and Palisade Avenue, according to Eyewitness News ABC7NY. The station reported that the burst of gunfire struck several of those gathered at the location.
The 20-year-old who was killed may have been an innocent bystander, the station reported. Eyewitness News ABC7NY said the young man was among those hit when the shooting broke out at the intersection.
A nearby officer heard the shots and helped catch the suspect, according to Eyewitness News ABC7NY. The station reported that the arrest came quickly because the officer was close enough to respond as the gunfire rang out.
The suspect was just 15 years old, the station reported. Eyewitness News ABC7NY said the teenager was taken into custody in connection with the deadly shooting.
Officials believe the shooting was gang-related, according to Eyewitness News ABC7NY. The station reported that investigators were treating the attack in that context as they pieced together what led to the gunfire.
The mayor is warning against retaliation, the station reported. Eyewitness News ABC7NY said the appeal was aimed at preventing any further violence in the aftermath of the shooting.