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Two Minors Charged in Bronx Schoolyard Killing as NYC Faces Wave of Gun Violence

A 13-year-old and 14-year-old are in custody for the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey, while other shootings across New York City remain unsolved.

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The block near Home Street and Tinton Avenue in Morrisania where officials say Evette Jeffrey was killed.
An NYPD vehicle is parked in Harlem in 2018.
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Overview

  • Evette Jeffrey, 16, was killed by a stray bullet on May 12 during a gang-related shooting in a Bronx schoolyard; two minors, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested and charged.
  • The 13-year-old, accused of supplying the gun, faces charges including murder and manslaughter, and has been remanded without bail after his arraignment.
  • Separate shootings over the weekend left multiple victims, including Kevin Jennings, 57, killed by a stray bullet in Fordham Heights, and a 15-year-old critically injured in Harlem; no arrests have been made in these cases.
  • Police data shows mixed trends in gun violence across NYC precincts, with some areas reporting decreases in shootings while others remain hotspots for violent crime.
  • The incidents underscore growing concerns about youth involvement in gun violence, the risks to bystanders, and the challenges of law enforcement in addressing these crimes.