Boy, 16, Fatally Shot in Bronx Apartment As Teens Allegedly Handled Gun; Friend Questioned
1346 Prospect Ave, South Bronx, Bronx
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Summary
- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Bronx apartment early Monday, in what investigators believe may have been an accidental shooting as two teens handled a gun, according to the NYPD.
- Officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot inside 1346 Prospect Avenue, in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, within the confines of the 42nd Precinct, at about 5:11 a.m. and found the boy with a gunshot wound to the head, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police identified him as John Nunez, 16. Detectives believe the teens may have been handling a firearm when it discharged, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation, according to the New York Daily News and WABC.
- A second 16-year-old who ran from the apartment after the shooting was picked up Monday afternoon and was being questioned, WABC reported. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Timeline
A 16-year-old who ran from the apartment after the shooting was picked up Monday afternoon and was being questioned, according to WABC. No arrests have been reported.
Detectives believe the two teens may have been handling a gun when it went off, though the circumstances remain under investigation, per WABC and the New York Daily News.
Police said it wasn't immediately clear whether the boy shot himself accidentally or his friend pulled the trigger, according to the New York Daily News.
The victim, identified as John Nunez, 16, was found with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot inside 1346 Prospect Avenue, in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, around 5:11 a.m. Monday, per the NYPD.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Bronx apartment early Monday, in what investigators believe may have been an accidental shooting as two teens handled a gun, according to reports citing the NYPD.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1346 Prospect Ave.
A 16-year-old who ran from the apartment after the shooting was picked up Monday afternoon and was being questioned, according to WABC. No arrests have been reported.
Detectives believe the two teens may have been handling a gun when it went off, though the circumstances remain under investigation, per WABC and the New York Daily News.
Police said it wasn't immediately clear whether the boy shot himself accidentally or his friend pulled the trigger, according to the New York Daily News.
The victim, identified as John Nunez, 16, was found with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot inside 1346 Prospect Avenue, in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, around 5:11 a.m. Monday, per the NYPD.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Bronx apartment early Monday, in what investigators believe may have been an accidental shooting as two teens handled a gun, according to reports citing the NYPD.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1346 Prospect Ave.
A 16-year-old who ran from the apartment after the shooting was picked up Monday afternoon and was being questioned, according to WABC. No arrests have been reported.
Detectives believe the two teens may have been handling a gun when it went off, though the circumstances remain under investigation, per WABC and the New York Daily News.
Police said it wasn't immediately clear whether the boy shot himself accidentally or his friend pulled the trigger, according to the New York Daily News.
The victim, identified as John Nunez, 16, was found with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot inside 1346 Prospect Avenue, in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, around 5:11 a.m. Monday, per the NYPD.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Bronx apartment early Monday, in what investigators believe may have been an accidental shooting as two teens handled a gun, according to reports citing the NYPD.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1346 Prospect Ave.
A 16-year-old who ran from the apartment after the shooting was picked up Monday afternoon and was being questioned, according to WABC. No arrests have been reported.
Detectives believe the two teens may have been handling a gun when it went off, though the circumstances remain under investigation, per WABC and the New York Daily News.
Police said it wasn't immediately clear whether the boy shot himself accidentally or his friend pulled the trigger, according to the New York Daily News.
The victim, identified as John Nunez, 16, was found with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot inside 1346 Prospect Avenue, in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, around 5:11 a.m. Monday, per the NYPD.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Bronx apartment early Monday, in what investigators believe may have been an accidental shooting as two teens handled a gun, according to reports citing the NYPD.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1346 Prospect Ave.
A 16-year-old who ran from the apartment after the shooting was picked up Monday afternoon and was being questioned, according to WABC. No arrests have been reported.
Detectives believe the two teens may have been handling a gun when it went off, though the circumstances remain under investigation, per WABC and the New York Daily News.
Police said it wasn't immediately clear whether the boy shot himself accidentally or his friend pulled the trigger, according to the New York Daily News.
The victim, identified as John Nunez, 16, was found with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot inside 1346 Prospect Avenue, in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, around 5:11 a.m. Monday, per the NYPD.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Bronx apartment early Monday, in what investigators believe may have been an accidental shooting as two teens handled a gun, according to reports citing the NYPD.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1346 Prospect Ave.
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shit had me broken all day. my sons age. sick rn. Teens are not easy to deal with but just try harder to steer them right, and welcome those who don't have to guidance to follow suit. If we can't reach the youth, our kids can. This shit is beyond sad.
Where are all these kids getting the guns from . It’s been 7 years with this bs
Like why would you play w a gun 5am tho
EXACTLYYYYY,TIME TO QUESTION THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS ETC
Got an alert 17 year old killed. SMH when is this going to stop
I'VE HAD A ENOUGH OF ALL OUR YOUTHS BEING TAKEN FROM THE WORLD AT SUCH YOUNG AGES,THIS HAS GOT TO STOP AND PARENTS NEED TO GET INVOLVE MORE WITH THEIR KIDS BECAUSE THOSE FRIENDS OF THERE'S DON'T ALWAYS BE GOOD
shit had me broken all day. my sons age. sick rn. Teens are not easy to deal with but just try harder to steer them right, and welcome those who don't have to guidance to follow suit. If we can't reach the youth, our kids can. This shit is beyond sad.
Where are all these kids getting the guns from . It’s been 7 years with this bs
Like why would you play w a gun 5am tho
EXACTLYYYYY,TIME TO QUESTION THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS ETC
Got an alert 17 year old killed. SMH when is this going to stop
I'VE HAD A ENOUGH OF ALL OUR YOUTHS BEING TAKEN FROM THE WORLD AT SUCH YOUNG AGES,THIS HAS GOT TO STOP AND PARENTS NEED TO GET INVOLVE MORE WITH THEIR KIDS BECAUSE THOSE FRIENDS OF THERE'S DON'T ALWAYS BE GOOD
shit had me broken all day. my sons age. sick rn. Teens are not easy to deal with but just try harder to steer them right, and welcome those who don't have to guidance to follow suit. If we can't reach the youth, our kids can. This shit is beyond sad.
Where are all these kids getting the guns from . It’s been 7 years with this bs
Like why would you play w a gun 5am tho
EXACTLYYYYY,TIME TO QUESTION THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS ETC
Got an alert 17 year old killed. SMH when is this going to stop
I'VE HAD A ENOUGH OF ALL OUR YOUTHS BEING TAKEN FROM THE WORLD AT SUCH YOUNG AGES,THIS HAS GOT TO STOP AND PARENTS NEED TO GET INVOLVE MORE WITH THEIR KIDS BECAUSE THOSE FRIENDS OF THERE'S DON'T ALWAYS BE GOOD
shit had me broken all day. my sons age. sick rn. Teens are not easy to deal with but just try harder to steer them right, and welcome those who don't have to guidance to follow suit. If we can't reach the youth, our kids can. This shit is beyond sad.
Where are all these kids getting the guns from . It’s been 7 years with this bs
Like why would you play w a gun 5am tho
EXACTLYYYYY,TIME TO QUESTION THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS ETC
Got an alert 17 year old killed. SMH when is this going to stop
I'VE HAD A ENOUGH OF ALL OUR YOUTHS BEING TAKEN FROM THE WORLD AT SUCH YOUNG AGES,THIS HAS GOT TO STOP AND PARENTS NEED TO GET INVOLVE MORE WITH THEIR KIDS BECAUSE THOSE FRIENDS OF THERE'S DON'T ALWAYS BE GOOD
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shit had me broken all day. my sons age. sick rn. Teens are not easy to deal with but just try harder to steer them right, and welcome those who don't have to guidance to follow suit. If we can't reach the youth, our kids can. This shit is beyond sad.
Where are all these kids getting the guns from . It’s been 7 years with this bs
Like why would you play w a gun 5am tho
EXACTLYYYYY,TIME TO QUESTION THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS ETC
Got an alert 17 year old killed. SMH when is this going to stop
I'VE HAD A ENOUGH OF ALL OUR YOUTHS BEING TAKEN FROM THE WORLD AT SUCH YOUNG AGES,THIS HAS GOT TO STOP AND PARENTS NEED TO GET INVOLVE MORE WITH THEIR KIDS BECAUSE THOSE FRIENDS OF THERE'S DON'T ALWAYS BE GOOD