3 teens arrested, suspect wanted after 87-year-old woman shot in the face in the Bronx
NEW YORK CITY - A daytime shooting in the Bronx left an 87-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man injured last week, and now police are searching for a fourth suspect.
What we know:
Both victims were struck when shots were fired outside a Bronx residence on Barnes Avenue around 4 p.m. Friday.
The 87-year-old woman suffered gunshot wounds to the face and torso, while the 18-year-old was hit in the hip. They are both in stable condition.
The following day, three 16-year-old male suspects were arrested. All three were charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Two of the suspects were also charged with attempted murder.
Dig deeper:
A fourth male suspect, who police identified as a shooter, remains at large. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, red shorts, black sneakers, and a black backpack.
What we don't know:
The identities of the suspects have yet to be released. A motive is also unknown at this time.
What you can do:
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of the suspect is strongly encouraged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the NYPD.