Yankees host children who dodged bullets in brazen Bronx shooting

Monday, June 21, 2021
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The New York Yankees lifted the spirits of two children who survived a brush with violence in the Bronx.

The brother and sister were guests of the team at Sunday afternoon's game against the Oakland A's.


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The special treat comes just days after the siblings dodged bullets during a brazen shooting on Sheridan Avenue in Mount Eden.

Neither child was hurt.

Police say the shooter was targeting a gang member who is unrelated to the children.



Police have not yet made an arrest.
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