Teen walking to school shot in Bronx; police searching for masked gunman and second suspect
Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen
Reporter · Garden City, NY
Sophia Chen is a dedicated education reporter with a background in teaching, having earned her Master’s in Education from Columbia University. With a focus on the Garden City School District, she previously reported for the New York Times’ local section, bringing a teacher's perspective to her coverage.
More from Sophia →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 2:27 PM · 1 min read
Police said the victim, believed to be around 15 years old, was shot near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section.