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Tragedy Unfolds: 14-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Schoolyard Shooting of 16-Year-Old Evette Jeffrey

Bronx, N.Y. — A 14-year-old boy, accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey during a schoolyard dispute, pleaded not guilty in court while appearing virtually from a hospital bed. The defendant, whose identity is protected due to his age, faces serious charges following the tragic incident. Evette’s grandfather, Ferdinand Abad, expressed the family’s profound grief over the loss. He revealed that they were familiar with the accused, reflecting a shared community in their neighborhood. “My …

Family of Bronx Bystander Calls for Justice After 16-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot While Heading Home

BRONX, N.Y. — The family of a 16-year-old girl fatally shot while walking home from school is demanding justice as police search for the alleged gunman involved in the tragic incident. Evette Jeffrey was struck by a stray bullet around 5 p.m. Monday near Home Street and Tinton Avenue, close to Bronx Latin, a well-known middle and high school. Authorities reported that she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at Lincoln Hospital. Eyewitnesses say Jeffrey …

Tragedy Strikes Bronx as 16-Year-Old Innocent Bystander Killed in Schoolyard Shooting by 14-Year-Old Suspect

MORRISANIA, The Bronx — A tragic incident unfolded on a busy Monday afternoon when gunfire erupted near a local school, claiming the life of a 16-year-old girl. Authorities have identified the victim as Evette Jeffrey, an innocent bystander who was simply riding her scooter home from school when she was struck. The shooting is now under investigation, with a 14-year-old boy sought as a person of interest. Witnesses reported that the gunfire broke out around …

Tragic Turn: 15-Year-Old Faces Murder Charge Following Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old in Durham

Durham, N.C. — A tragic shooting on Sunday has resulted in a murder charge against a 15-year-old girl, following the death of a 16-year-old boy. The incident unfolded in the 300 block of North Holman Street, where a confrontation led to gunfire that ultimately claimed the young victim’s life. Emergency responders were alerted to the scene after the victim was brought to a local hospital by a third party. Despite immediate medical attention, he was …

16-Year-Old Released as Suspicions Fade in Uppsala Shooting That Claimed Three Lives; New Arrests Made Amid Rising Gang Violence Concerns

Uppsala, Sweden — A 16-year-old detained following a shooting that claimed the lives of three young individuals is no longer a suspect, as clarified by prosecutors on Friday. The prosecutor overseeing the case, Andreas Nyberg, stated that evidence against the teenager has significantly diminished during his time in custody, leading to his release. In connection with the tragic incident, authorities have taken three men into custody. Two men, aged between 25 and 35, were apprehended …

Tragic End on Fratelli Road: 16-Year-Old Teen Fatally Shot in Northeast San Antonio

San Antonio, TX – A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot multiple times in a residential area of northeast San Antonio, sparking a police investigation into the incident that occurred Wednesday evening. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire around 5 p.m. in the 14000 block of Fratelli Road, a quiet street near Toepperwein Road. Upon arrival, San Antonio Police Department officers discovered the teenager outside a house, suffering from several gunshot wounds to his torso. He …

Tragic Youth Violence in East Chicago: 16-Year-Old Charged with Murder of 17-Year-Old Following Deadly Shooting Incident

East Chicago, Ind.—A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in East Chicago on Friday morning, launching an investigation that has led to murder charges against a 16-year-old suspect, local authorities reported. The shooting took place at approximately 11:16 a.m. in a residential area located in the 3700 block of Dahlia Street. East Chicago police were alerted to the gunfire by the ShotSpotter system, which detected eight rounds being fired. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered …

Fort Lauderdale Community in Mourning: Family Demands Justice for 16-Year-Old Girl Killed in Shooting

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 16-year-old girl died after being shot in Fort Lauderdale on a recent Monday night, resulting in her family’s fervent call for justice. Tanasia Atterberry was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center but succumbed to her injuries following a public disturbance that escalated into gunfire. The chaotic incident unfolded on Northwest Eighth Avenue near 16th Street, where witnesses reported multiple altercations among girls that evening. Authorities report that shots were fired …

Tragic Loss in New Haven: Community Mourns 16-Year-Old High School Student Killed in Recent Shooting

New Haven, Connecticut — Tragedy struck a local high school community with the death of a 16-year-old student in a shooting incident in New Haven, marking a somber moment for the city grappling with issues of youth violence and gun control. The male student, whose identity has been confirmed by the New Haven police, was fatally wounded late Saturday evening in what authorities describe as an isolated incident. The event unfolded near Lincoln Bassett Park …

Milwaukee Community Rallies for Justice Following Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Near Local Hospital

MILWAUKEE — A teenage boy lost his life in a late-night shooting near a major medical center in Milwaukee, sparking a police investigation and a community’s demand for justice. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday at the intersection of 27th Street and Oklahoma Avenue, close to Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. The victim, identified by relatives as 16-year-old Xavier Davis, was reportedly shot under circumstances that remain unclear. Faced with the tragic …