Teenager gunned down in the street while walking with friend

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14-year-old shot, killed while walking down Bronx street with friend: NYPD

A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed Wednesday night while walking down the street with a friend in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx, according to the New York City Police Department.

NEW YORK – A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed Wednesday night while walking down the street with a friend in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx, according to the New York City Police Department.

The shooting happened around 9:15 p.m. in front of 2249 Morris Ave.

Police say two male suspects came out from behind a car and shot the victim in the torso. EMS responded and transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The friend was unharmed.

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The suspects are described as dark complexion males, both in all black — one with white sneakers and the other with yellow sneakers and a blue fanny pack.

There are no arrests at this time. The identification of the victim is pending family notification.

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