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15-Year-Old Boy Arrested After Gunfire Erupted on Morningside Avenue

145 Morningside Ave

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Summary

  • Police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a reckless endangerment incident on April 1, 2026, where shots were fired outside 143 Morningside Avenue in New York City. The suspect fled on foot, and no injuries were reported.
  • Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

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The teen has been charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Reckless Endangerment.

According to an update from the NYPD, a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody on April 16th, 2026.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

The individual being sought is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a red bonnet, black sweater, black pants, and gray sneakers. Media depicting the suspect is attached and available at DCPI.

According to police, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 11:37 a.m., an unidentified individual discharged a firearm in front of 143 Morningside Avenue. The individual then fled the scene on foot toward West 126th Street and Morningside Avenue. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media who is wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred within the confines of the 26 Precinct.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 145 Morningside Ave.

The teen has been charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Reckless Endangerment.

According to an update from the NYPD, a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody on April 16th, 2026.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

The individual being sought is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a red bonnet, black sweater, black pants, and gray sneakers. Media depicting the suspect is attached and available at DCPI.

According to police, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 11:37 a.m., an unidentified individual discharged a firearm in front of 143 Morningside Avenue. The individual then fled the scene on foot toward West 126th Street and Morningside Avenue. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media who is wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred within the confines of the 26 Precinct.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 145 Morningside Ave.

The teen has been charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Reckless Endangerment.

According to an update from the NYPD, a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody on April 16th, 2026.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

The individual being sought is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a red bonnet, black sweater, black pants, and gray sneakers. Media depicting the suspect is attached and available at DCPI.

According to police, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 11:37 a.m., an unidentified individual discharged a firearm in front of 143 Morningside Avenue. The individual then fled the scene on foot toward West 126th Street and Morningside Avenue. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media who is wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred within the confines of the 26 Precinct.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 145 Morningside Ave.

The teen has been charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Reckless Endangerment.

According to an update from the NYPD, a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody on April 16th, 2026.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

The individual being sought is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a red bonnet, black sweater, black pants, and gray sneakers. Media depicting the suspect is attached and available at DCPI.

According to police, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 11:37 a.m., an unidentified individual discharged a firearm in front of 143 Morningside Avenue. The individual then fled the scene on foot toward West 126th Street and Morningside Avenue. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media who is wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred within the confines of the 26 Precinct.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 145 Morningside Ave.

The teen has been charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Reckless Endangerment.

According to an update from the NYPD, a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody on April 16th, 2026.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

The individual being sought is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a red bonnet, black sweater, black pants, and gray sneakers. Media depicting the suspect is attached and available at DCPI.

According to police, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 11:37 a.m., an unidentified individual discharged a firearm in front of 143 Morningside Avenue. The individual then fled the scene on foot toward West 126th Street and Morningside Avenue. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media who is wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred within the confines of the 26 Precinct.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 145 Morningside Ave.

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Radio Clips

NYPD Transit BX/MH North · Apr 1, 1:11PM · 0:30
Time now is 1153, advise all units, be advised. In the confines of the 26, the 26 lieutenant put a level 1 mobilization in regards to a confirmed shots fired. Mobilization point 1451, inside, West 125, West 126. No perp description given. 12 Charlie 1, central. 12 Charlie 1. Charlie 1, 98, 75 Sam, Whitlock. Whitlock, got you. 11 Sergeant. 10-4.
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NYPD Citywide 2 · Apr 1, 11:55AM · 0:11
Confirm shots fired, mobilization run at this time is 145 Morningside Avenue. No descriptive person.
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Comments20

nothankyou222Apr 12 at 11:14 PM

It’s the bonnet for me

letslivebetterNYApr 12 at 11:16 PM

😭😭😭me too

checcApr 12 at 11:17 PM

A zesty Bonnet wearing shooter

PigeonJohnnyApr 13 at 12:17 AM

I feel like he’s DL and a power bottom

BurdsApr 1 at 1:49 PM

Why we gotta do this? Get jobs people.

JazznycqnzApr 17 at 6:52 AM

The 15yr old? He needs to be in SCHOOL

nothankyou222Apr 12 at 11:14 PM

It’s the bonnet for me

letslivebetterNYApr 12 at 11:16 PM

😭😭😭me too

checcApr 12 at 11:17 PM

A zesty Bonnet wearing shooter

PigeonJohnnyApr 13 at 12:17 AM

I feel like he’s DL and a power bottom

BurdsApr 1 at 1:49 PM

Why we gotta do this? Get jobs people.

JazznycqnzApr 17 at 6:52 AM

The 15yr old? He needs to be in SCHOOL

nothankyou222Apr 12 at 11:14 PM

It’s the bonnet for me

letslivebetterNYApr 12 at 11:16 PM

😭😭😭me too

checcApr 12 at 11:17 PM

A zesty Bonnet wearing shooter

PigeonJohnnyApr 13 at 12:17 AM

I feel like he’s DL and a power bottom

BurdsApr 1 at 1:49 PM

Why we gotta do this? Get jobs people.

JazznycqnzApr 17 at 6:52 AM

The 15yr old? He needs to be in SCHOOL

nothankyou222Apr 12 at 11:14 PM

It’s the bonnet for me

letslivebetterNYApr 12 at 11:16 PM

😭😭😭me too

checcApr 12 at 11:17 PM

A zesty Bonnet wearing shooter

PigeonJohnnyApr 13 at 12:17 AM

I feel like he’s DL and a power bottom

BurdsApr 1 at 1:49 PM

Why we gotta do this? Get jobs people.

JazznycqnzApr 17 at 6:52 AM

The 15yr old? He needs to be in SCHOOL

nothankyou222Apr 12 at 11:14 PM

It’s the bonnet for me

letslivebetterNYApr 12 at 11:16 PM

😭😭😭me too

checcApr 12 at 11:17 PM

A zesty Bonnet wearing shooter

PigeonJohnnyApr 13 at 12:17 AM

I feel like he’s DL and a power bottom

BurdsApr 1 at 1:49 PM

Why we gotta do this? Get jobs people.

JazznycqnzApr 17 at 6:52 AM

The 15yr old? He needs to be in SCHOOL

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