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Teenager Taken Into Custody Following Bronx Shooting

An 87-year-old woman sustained a neck injury from a stray bullet during an incident in the Bronx on Saturday.

By Staff ReportPublished Aug 2, 2026, 5:33 PMUpdated Aug 3, 2026, 11:29 PM
Looking north at Van Nest A of G on a mostly sunny midday.
Location context image: Looking north at Van Nest A of G on a mostly sunny midday. Image by Jim.henderson. Via Wikimedia Commons. Rights status: CC0 1.0.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested by law enforcement following a shooting in the Bronx that left an 87-year-old woman injured. According to reports, the elderly victim was struck in the neck by a stray bullet while on a public street.

Details regarding the specific circumstances of the encounter remain limited. While initial reports from the New York Daily News confirm the arrest of a 15-year-old suspect, the current medical status of the victim has not been publicly disclosed by officials.

Investigations into the event are ongoing. Because the incident occurred outside of our primary coverage area, New Village Daily is monitoring the situation for further updates from local authorities as they become available.

Where it happened

Bronx, New York

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