19-Year-Old Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Teen Peacemaker in SoHo

Mahki Brown, 16, was killed while trying to deescalate a fight involving three teenage girls near the Dominick Hotel.

Henry Thomas, 19, was charged with murder after allegedly shooting Mahki Brown in the head and thigh.
The incident began as a continuation of a previous altercation between two girls at Broome Street Academy.
A second suspect involved in the shooting remains at large, according to police.
Brown was attempting to intervene and prevent the escalation of the dispute when he was shot.
Authorities believe gang affiliations may have played a role in the shooting.