Bronx child struck, killed by stray bullet shot by suspect on scooter

The 11-year-old girl was reportedly half-block away from where bullet was fired

Published: May 17, 2022 8:55am

Updated: May 17, 2022 9:12am

An 11-year-old girl was fatally shot Monday afternoon in New York City's Bronx borough with one suspect on a scooter. according to police.

The incident happened at about 4:50 p.m on Westchester Avenue in the Longwood area.

WABC-TV says the victim, who is being identified as Kyhara Tay, was struck by a stray bullet about a half- block away from the shooting at the intersection of Fox and 165th streets.

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