Gunfire erupted at a Binghampton street corner Tuesday when a 16-year-old allegedly opened fire on a group of teenagers at Yale Avenue and Carpenter Street, according to police. One teen was wounded and later found inside a nearby home. Officers said that teen is expected to recover, and they arrested a 16-year-old suspect about a block away without incident.
What police say
According to FOX13 Memphis, a person armed with a black handgun fired up to five shots at a group of teens, hitting one of them. The injured teen was later found inside a home on Yale Avenue and is expected to recover, police told the outlet.
Officers arrested a 16-year-old at a residence about a block from the scene. Investigators said he now faces a stack of charges: attempted murder, four counts of aggravated assault, employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and reckless endangerment. Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
Binghampton's recent violence
This shooting is the latest in a string of violent incidents in Binghampton, which has seen several shootings in recent months. Earlier this month, Hoodline covered a confrontation on Red Oak Street that left a bystander shot, reported as bystander shot on Red Oak Street. Neighbors and community leaders have voiced growing frustration over recurring gun violence and have urged anyone with tips or video evidence to help investigators.
Investigation and next steps
Police have not released a possible motive and say investigators are still following leads as the case moves into the court system. The wounded teen is expected to recover, according to authorities, and the arrested 16-year-old faces multiple felony counts tied to the incident.
The Memphis Police Department’s news page lists contact options and tip lines for those who may have information on this or other open cases, per the Memphis Police Department.
