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16-Year-Old Bystander Killed in Bronx School Shooting, Suspect at Large

A stray bullet from a 14-year-old shooter during a group dispute outside a charter school claimed the life of Evette Jeffrey, marking the first homicide of the year in the 42nd Precinct.

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Evette Jeffrey was fatally shot by a stray bullet while riding a scooter outside Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School near Home St. and Tinton Ave. in the Bronx on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Overview

  • Evette Jeffrey, 16, was fatally shot in the head outside the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School in Morrisania on Monday evening.
  • The shooting occurred during an altercation between two groups of teenagers, with a 14-year-old suspect firing three shots, one of which struck Jeffrey as an innocent bystander.
  • Police recovered three shell casings at the scene and have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who remains at large as of Tuesday morning.
  • This marks the first homicide of 2025 in the 42nd Precinct, despite a 30% year-over-year drop in murders and shootings across the Bronx.
  • Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch visited the scene, emphasizing the city's commitment to addressing youth gun violence and enhancing school safety measures.