15-year-old boy in custody after man shot and killed near Bronx criminal courthouse

Updated 2 hours ago
BRONX, New York (WABC) -- A teenager is in custody after man was shot and killed near the Bronx criminal courthouse on Wednesday, according to police.

Officers responded to a shooting at the intersection of East 161st Street and Morris Avenue around 2:40 p.m.

Upon arrival, they found a 29-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest.

He was taken to Lincoln Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A firearm and seven shell casings were recovered at the scene.



Police say a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody in connection to the shooting. Charges are still pending.

It's not clear if the 29-year-old victim was the intended target.

The investigation is ongoing.



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