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Bronx Shooting Claims Life of 15-Year-Old, Police Hunt Suspects

12/28/2025

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The Bronx shooting at Eastchester Gardens killed 15-year-old Eric Aitken.
A 14-year-old boy was injured in the same incident.
Police are seeking six suspects in connection with the shooting.
Witness Leon Stafford said he heard gunshots and saw a masked individual flee the scene.
No arrests have been made, despite concerns rising as 92 children have been shot in New York City this year.

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Story summary

The Bronx shooting at Eastchester Gardens killed 15-year-old Eric Aitken.
A 14-year-old boy was injured in the same incident.
Police are seeking six suspects in connection with the shooting.
Witness Leon Stafford said he heard gunshots and saw a masked individual flee the scene.
No arrests have been made, despite concerns rising as 92 children have been shot in New York City this year.