16-year-olds who were killed outside the Bronx High School

A 16-year-old was shot on Monday outside the high school in the Bronx.

Around 5:00 p.m., the police said that near the inner courtyard of the Bronx Latin School, which is located near Home Street and the Union Avenue. In chaos, a 14-year-old boy opened the fire into the crowd.

“When the shots are fired, our victim, whom we believe that it is an unintentional goal, was hit, and she immediately falls to the head with a gunshot wound when the other children run away for her life,” said police commissioner Jessica table at a press conference.

According to the table, there are 28 victims and 17 shooters under the age of 18 this year. The Commissioner pointed out the law of “increasing age”, which reformed how minors are pursued as a factor.

“In 2024, the victims' shootout increased by 200%in the Bronx in the Bronx, the year before the law changes,” said Tisch.

In the same period, the number of minors increased by 233%after data.

The parents stopped Mayor Eric Adams at the scene and demanded changes.

Neighbors who live nearby say they saw how situations outside the school have escalated and Monday, it has cooked.

“We need more help here,” said neighbor Frank Dunn.

“I don't feel safe outside,” said student Angelina Jeriex.

The feeling is shared by many in the community, as the concerns about the violence of young people deepen.

“Something is wrong.

According to the NYC School Safety Coalition, 16 weapons have been confiscated at urban schools this year.