YONKERS, N.Y. — A 23-year-old man surrendered to police Monday after allegedly shooting two men in broad daylight last week, leaving one with serious facial injuries and the other with significant internal wounds.
Keymel Washington, a Yonkers resident, was charged with two counts of attempted murder after authorities say he opened fire on March 4 outside 326 Walnut Street following a brief verbal altercation. Police said Washington fled on foot toward Elm Street after firing two shots.
A 39-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the torso and was rushed to a trauma center, while a 31-year-old man was shot in the face and was privately transported to a hospital before being stabilized.
Yonkers police identified Washington as a suspect through surveillance footage and forensic evidence. Public outreach led to his surrender on March 10. He was arraigned in Yonkers City Court and is being held on $50,000 cash bail or a $100,000 bond.
“Gun violence does not discriminate, and it’s crippling cities across the country,” Mayor Mike Spano said following Washington’s arrest.