Brief
12‑year‑old girl wounded in Bronx park shooting, sister says
The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. Monday in Westchester Square, with police yet to identify suspects.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A 12‑year‑old girl was shot in the stomach and right foot at The Pearly Gates Park in Westchester Square, Bronx, around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, according to NYPD reports cited by the New York Post.
What happened
The incident took place near Tratman Avenue between Rowland Street and St. Peters Avenue. Witnesses described masked individuals firing, and the victim’s older sister, 14‑year‑old Mirah Alamouri, said her sibling called her immediately after the shooting, saying, “I got shot.”
What the reports add
The Post noted that the younger girl underwent abdominal surgery, during which doctors discovered holes in her colon. Her right foot was fractured and will require surgery after her stomach heals. Police have not released a motive or identified any suspects.
What was said
Mirah told the Post, “She was scared when she called me… I’m just praying for her to be fine.” She added, “I just want them to stop giving children or young adults access to weapons because they don’t know how to use them.”
How it came about
The shooting follows a series of recent violent incidents in NYC, including protests after an ICE shooting and heightened community concerns about gun violence, topics previously covered by Felo News.
Key facts
- A 12‑year‑old was shot in the stomach and right foot in a Bronx park on Monday night. (nypost.com)
- The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. near Tratman Avenue in Westchester Square. (nypost.com)
- The victim’s older sister, Mirah Alamouri, said her sister called immediately after the incident. (nypost.com)
- Doctors found holes in the younger girl’s colon and a fractured foot; surgery is pending for the foot. (nypost.com)
- Police have not disclosed a motive or identified suspects. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “NYC girl, 12, struck by possible gang crossfire as people yelled ‘Ewok!’ immediately called sister: ‘I got shot’”
