A masked gunman walked into a McDonald's in The Bronx and fired at least six shots at his targets, a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old, before fleeing on Saturday night, according to police and law enforcement sources.
Two Boys Injured in Bronx McDonald
The 12-year-old was shot in the back and left leg, while his friend was hit in the left thigh during the attack, which occurred around 9:50 p.m. at the fast-food restaurant located at White Plains Road and Mace Avenue, police reported.
Both boys were reported to be in a stable situation at Jacobi Hospital Medical Center. Answering a 911 call, police discovered the two wounded casualties outside the restaurant, according to law enforcement sources.
The gunner was characterized as wearing black clothing and a black hoodie with a pink logo.
Investigators recovered six shell casings at the spot, sources said.
The intention for the firing is still under inspection, police said.
Last month, there was an increase in gun assaults intent on teens and kids in the city. In Brooklyn, a 9-year-old girl was hit by a stray pellet while playing with her cousin.
In another circumstance, a 12-year-old boy unintentionally shot and murdered his 14-year-old cousin in Brooklyn. Furthermore, two teens were murdered and six others injured during a violent week in May in New York City.
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Suspects Charged for Man's Death in Restaurant Shooting
A woman and her teen son are blamed for murdering in the firing death of a 32-year-old man in the West Pullman neighborhood.
Carlishia Hood, 35, and her 14-year-old son arrived in bond court on Thursday after being recognized from surveillance footage as the suspects accountable for firing Jeremy Brown during an argument on Sunday night at the Maxwell Street Express on South Halsted Street.
According to prosecutors, Hood was in line ordering food while her son waited in their car. When Brown entered the restaurant, an argument ensued, during which Hood began texting and pointing to her son. A witness laughed and encouraged Brown, escalating the situation.
Prosecutors stated that during the altercation, Brown punched Hood three times in the head. The teenage son then intervened, pulling out a firearm and shooting Brown in the back.
After Brown fled, the son pursued him outside and fired more shots at Hood's urging, resulting in Brown being shot twice in the back and later dying from his injuries.
Following the shooting, prosecutors allege that Hood attempted to have her son shoot a witness, but he resisted. They then fled the scene and returned home.
On Thursday, both suspects turned themselves in and were taken into detention. They now face liabilities of first-degree killing.
Hood, who held a valid FOID card and concealed carry license, also faces liabilities for providing to the misconduct of a minor. Neither had a previous criminal record.
Hood's bond was set at $3 million, and she is scheduled to present herself in court on July 12. Her son was ordered held without bail and is anticipated in court on July 25.
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