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Bronx Shooting Claims Life of 15-Year-Old, Injures Another

1/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A shooting at Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx on December 27, 2025 killed Eric Aitken, a 15-year-old, and injured a 14-year-old.
The second victim, a 14-year-old, was shot in the arm and is in stable condition.
Police are searching for six suspects who fled the scene.
No arrests have been made yet.
From January to September 2025, 92 children were shot, up from 76 in 2024.

History

Historical Context

The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, enacted in 1994, aimed to combat rising crime rates, which peaked in the early 1990s with over 24,000 homicides. This law included the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, reflecting public concern over mass shootings. Recent incidents, such as the Eastchester Gardens shooting, highlight the persistent crisis of youth gun violence, with child shooting victims rising from 76 to 92 in 2025.

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Story summary

A shooting at Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx on December 27, 2025 killed Eric Aitken, a 15-year-old, and injured a 14-year-old.
The second victim, a 14-year-old, was shot in the arm and is in stable condition.
Police are searching for six suspects who fled the scene.
No arrests have been made yet.
From January to September 2025, 92 children were shot, up from 76 in 2024.

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