Crime & Safety
1 Westchester Teen Killed, 1 In Hospital After Overnight Gun Violence
The two victims, ages 18 and 19, were sitting in a black sedan when they were shot at through the driver's window, according to police.
YONKERS, NY — Yonkers police are investigating a fatal double shooting that killed a teen overnight.
The latest gun violence happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday night near Morris Street in Yonkers.
Two victims sitting in a black sedan were shot at through the driver’s window, according to police.
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The first gunshot victim, a 19-year-old from Yonkers, was struck at least two times, including once in the chest, officials said. First responders administered CPR and he was brought to a local area hospital where he died.
The second victim, an 18-year-old resident of Yonkers, was struck at least one time in the leg. He was taken to a trauma center in stable condition and is expected to recover, police said.
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Anyone with information about this shooting is being asked to call the Yonkers Police Detective Division at (914) 377-7724 or submit a tip by texting the keyword YPD and the tip to CRIMES (274637).
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