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19-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in the Back in Bronx; Police Seek Suspect

Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 22, 20262 min12,940 views
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Deadly Shooting in the Bronx

  • πŸ’” A 19-year-old man, identified as Jamir Turner, was fatally shot in the back in the Eastchester section of the Bronx.
  • ❄️ Detectives were seen combing through the snow on a cold winter night searching for clues near the scene.
  • πŸ“ The shooting occurred around 5:30 PM, approximately a seven-minute walk from the victim's home, under elevated subway tracks.

Community Reaction and Investigation

  • 🏘️ Residents described the neighborhood as fairly quiet with little previous crime, expressing shock at the incident.
  • πŸ”Š One witness reported hearing more than two gunshots while having company over, initially dismissing it as unusual for the area.
  • πŸ” Police are investigating the area, including a plastic bag found on the ground, and are looking for shell casings.

Victim and Suspect Information

  • 🎯 The victim, Jamir Turner, was pronounced dead at Jacobe Hospital.
  • ❓ Police are working to determine the motive behind the shooting and are actively searching for the suspect.
  • 🚢 The suspect reportedly caught the victim while he was alone, in an area with ongoing construction and near a car dealership.
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