Yonkers, NY- The Yonkers Police Department has arrested two young males responsible for the daytime shooting on August 22, that took place in the area of 1 Schroeder Street. Just after 2:00 PM, officers responded to the location on a report of a 21-year-old male Yonkers resident who suffered one gunshot wound to each leg. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed. He received medical aid on the scene and was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
Yonkers Police Department Commissioner Christopher Sapienza praised the detectives, stating, “Our members had suspects in custody within hours of this shooting, taking two violent individuals off the street. Once again, we find ourselves at the conclusion of a violent incident involving minors. We need the support of our community and our families to stress to our youth that violence is not the answer.”
Detectives from various units including the Major Case Squad, Crime Scene Unit, Digital Forensics Unit, and Field Investigation Division, initiated an investigation. They found that two suspects arrived at the location in a vehicle and fired several gunshots at the victim before fleeing.
Detectives identified and located the vehicle on the same evening, apprehending a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old Yonkers resident. Both suspects, who will not be publicly identified due to their age, were charged and arraigned in the Youth Part of Westchester County Court. The charges include Attempted Murder 2nd, Attempted Assault 1st, Assault 2nd, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd. Both remain in custody.