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17-Year-Old Charged in Bronx Teen’s Killing as Police Pursue Additional Suspects

The case has intensified calls to curb youth gun violence, with the victim’s family criticizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani over outreach.

Overview

  • Police arrested a 17-year-old on Saturday and he was arraigned on charges including murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, assault and criminal possession of a loaded firearm.
  • Investigators say up to four people were involved and released images of three males and one female being sought, with additional suspects still at large.
  • Christopher Redding, 16, a John F. Kennedy High School football player, was shot in the back near Broadway and West 238th Street, and two other teens were wounded and remain in stable condition.
  • Officials describe the shooting as a street dispute that escalated near a McDonald’s as large groups of students gathered after school dismissal.
  • The victim’s father says the mayor has not contacted the family and criticized the response, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised NYPD efforts and local leaders called for stronger anti-violence measures.