1 dead, 4 wounded in Yonkers shooting; 15-year-old in custody, police say

Published August 3, 2026 8:41 AM EDT

A shooting in Yonkers left one person dead and four teenagers wounded before a teen suspect was taken into custody, police in Westchester County said Monday. 

What we know:

The Yonkers Police Department said five people were shot in the area of Elm Street and Palisade Avenue at approximately 8:43 p.m. Sunday. 

A 20-year-old man died from a gunshot wound and four teens, ranging in age from 14–16, were hospitalized, according to police. 

The injured victims were in critical but stable condition, officials said. 

Police said a 15-year-old male suspect was taken into custody at the scene, but they did not immediately say if the boy was charged. 

Investigators said they recovered a loaded firearm and ballistic evidence at the scene. 

Local perspective:

Yonkers investigators said this was a targeted shooting, but they did not immediately provide any details about a possible motive. 

There was no ongoing threat to the public, police said. 

The Source: This article contains information from the Yonkers Police Department. 

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