Vehicle sought in deadly shooting at Bronx youth center

Vehicle sought in deadly shooting at Bronx youth center

NEW YORK, NY – Two teenage boys were shot Thursday night outside the Police Athletic League complex on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. One of those teens, a 15-year-old, has died. A second 16-year-old remains in critical condition.

On Saturday, police released photos of the suspect’s vehicle.

Vehicle sought in deadly shooting at Bronx youth center
Bronx PAL

The deceased male was identified as 15-year-old Josue Lopez-Ortega. He was shot in the head.

Police arrived at the PAL center at around 9 pm to learn that a male suspect in Gray Jeep parked his car and headed toward the center. He fired multiple rounds in the direction of a group of teens outside the center, then fled back to his vehicle before leaving the scene.

At this time, no arrests have been made.