Three teenagers arrested in Bronx shooting death; authorities investigating potential gang involvement.

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in the Bronx, raising concerns about potential gang affiliations linked to the incident. According to law enforcement officials, the suspects—a pair of 15-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy—were apprehended by detectives from the 47th Precinct on Thursday.

The victim, identified as Jahmir Turner, was shot in the back on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. on Secor Avenue near Conner Street, located just a few blocks from his home in the Boston Secor Houses complex. Eyewitness reports indicate that the three suspects approached Turner before opening fire. The exact number of assailants who discharged their weapons during the incident remains unclear.

Emergency responders transported Turner to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The three suspects reportedly fled the scene immediately after the shooting.

The teens are facing multiple charges, including murder, manslaughter, and weapons possession. Due to their ages, their identities have not been disclosed. Law enforcement sources revealed that Turner had a prior criminal record, prompting speculation that the shooting may be linked to ongoing gang conflicts in the surrounding area.

Turner’s family was unreachable for comment following the tragedy, and attempts to visit their residence revealed that the apartment was undergoing renovations. A neighbor, who chose to remain anonymous, reflected on Turner’s character, recalling him as a polite young man who would greet neighbors as they passed by. This incident has left the community grappling with a sense of loss and disbelief.

The shooting marks the first homicide of the year in the Bronx’s 47th Precinct, an area that encompasses Woodlawn, Williamsbridge, and Baychester. As of the latest reports, the precinct has already recorded four additional shooting incidents this year, a significant increase compared to the same timeframe last year.

In 2024, there was a noted 24% decrease in shootings across the Bronx, dropping from 334 incidents in 2023 to 252. However, despite these improvements, the borough has accounted for over one-third of the city’s homicides and shootings in 2025. The current surge in violence emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and community leaders in addressing gang-related issues in the region.

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