Reward Increased For Info About Murder Suspect: PD

YONKERS, NY — The Yonkers Police Department has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of murder suspect Jamir Thompson, 15, of Yonkers. The reward is now $10,000 — up from $5,000.

Thompson is wanted in connection with the shooting of Marilyn Cotto Montanez, 18, of Yonkers, and is believed to be in hiding and receiving assistance from third parties, the police said.

Anyone who knowingly assists or harbors Thompson will be arrested, police said, and charged with first-degree hindering prosecution, a felony.

Police said, on April 25, Thompson had taken a gold chain by force from another person; that person and Thompson along with others later engaged in a dispute in the area of Lake Avenue at Morningside Avenue, where Thompson displayed a handgun and fired at least one shot in the direction of the other group.

That shot struck Cotto Montanez, according to authorities. She was an unintended target and innocent victim. A 9mm cartridge casing was recovered from scene, police said.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Thompson is encouraged to contact the Yonkers Police Detective Division at 914-377-7725. All calls will remain confidential. Completely anonymous tips can be sent by texting the key word YPD plus the tip to 847411. Anonymous tips can also be sent to us directly through the Yonkers PD Tips app.

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