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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A 17-year-old Yonkers resident has been indicted for murder, attempted murder, and multiple weapons charges in connection with two separate shootings, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced Friday.

The defendant, who was 16 at the time of the alleged incidents, is charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Omar Bonilla on New Year’s Day at Locust Hill Avenue and Lafayette Place in Yonkers. He is also charged with second-degree attempted murder for a separate shooting that occurred on December 14, 2024, also in Yonkers.

In addition to the murder and attempted murder counts, the teen faces three counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon related to the two shootings.

The defendant was arraigned on May 23 and entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. Due to his age, he is currently held at Woodfield Cottage under the custody of the Westchester County Department of Corrections.

Additional firearm charge in separate April incident

Prosecutors also announced a separate second-degree weapons charge stemming from an April 29 incident in Yonkers, where the defendant was allegedly found in possession of a loaded firearm.

“These indictments show that our most violent criminals are continuing to exploit New York State’s ‘Raise the Age’ law,” said DA Cacace. “We must closely study this issue and, if necessary, adjust our laws for the sake of safety and justice.”

If convicted on the murder charge, the defendant faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.

A Yonkers teen faces life in prison after being indicted for two shootings, including a fatal New Year’s Day homicide.

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