Summary:
15-year-old shot in the leg in the Bronx.
20-year-old David Ayenengoye arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Shooting occurred near East 167th Street and River Avenue.
Victim is in stable condition.
Motive for the shooting is unknown.
Bronx Teen Shot, Suspect in Custody
A 15-year-old was shot in the leg in the Bronx on Sunday morning, prompting a swift response from the NYPD. Police arrested 20-year-old David Ayenengoye and charged him with attempted murder and criminal use of a firearm.
<img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2024/11/932/524/bronx-shooting.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Scene of the shooting in the Bronx">The shooting occurred near East 167th Street and River Avenue in the Concourse section around 10:06 a.m. Emergency Medical Services transported the teenager to Lincoln Hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear. Police have not yet released the victim's name.
This incident follows other notable crimes across NYC this week, including a woman randomly choked to death and a 7-year-old child shot in Manhattan. For more details on these cases, watch FOX 5 NY’s Dan Bowens' report on "Crime in the City":
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