Three teenagers have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Jahmir Turner in the Bronx. According to Gothamist, the shooting occurred on Wednesday, and law enforcement officials arrested the suspects yesterday around noon in the 47th Precinct. The precinct covers the Edenwald neighborhood, where Turner was shot outside a residence on Secor Avenue near Conner Street.
Police report that two 15-year-olds and one 16-year-old have been charged with murder, manslaughter, and four counts of weapons possession. Turner's death is the first teen gun violence fatality in New York City this year, following 25 similar cases last year. The suspects’ identities have not been released due to their minor status. NYPD data cited by Gothamist indicates that in 2025, 14% of shooting victims and 18% of alleged shooters were under 18.
AMNY reported that the teenage suspects were identified through a review of video camera footage, which placed them near the crime scene at the time Turner was shot. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, with law enforcement examining possible links to gang activity. The specific reasons for targeting Turner have not been determined.
The 47th Precinct has experienced an increase in violent incidents early this year, with four shootings reported so far, compared to one at the same time last year. The community, affected by this violent act, is now dealing with its aftermath while calling for solutions. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch had earlier stressed the need for “an all-of-city and, frankly, an all-of-state approach” to address the rising youth violence in the city, a view also shared by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as stated by Gothamist.
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