Vehicle sought in deadly shooting at Bronx youth center

Adam Devine

NEW YORK, NY – Two teenage boys were shot Thursday night outside the Police Athletic League complex on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. One of those teens, a 15-year-old, has died. A second 16-year-old remains in critical condition.

On Saturday, police released photos of the suspect’s vehicle.

Bronx PAL

The deceased male was identified as 15-year-old Josue Lopez-Ortega. He was shot in the head.


Police arrived at the PAL center at around 9 pm to learn that a male suspect in Gray Jeep parked his car and headed toward the center. He fired multiple rounds in the direction of a group of teens outside the center, then fled back to his vehicle before leaving the scene.

At this time, no arrests have been made.

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