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Teenager shot dead in the Bronx: Police

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LONGWOOD, Bronx (PIX11) – A teenager was shot and killed in the Bronx on Sunday, police said.

Police said the 13-year-old boy was shot once in the leg near Simpson Street and Westchester Avenue around 8:30 p.m.


Sources told PIX11 News that the boy appeared to be an innocent bystander who said he heard an argument and then gunshots before he was shot.

According to sources, two men were seen running away.

According to police, the teenager was taken to the hospital to treat his injuries.

Provide police with information by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) and then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Jonathan Rizk is a digital journalist who has covered local news in New York City and Washington, DC. He joined PIX11 in August 2022. See more of his work here and follow him on X and Facebook @OfficialRizk. Contact us at [email protected].

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