Teen’s shooting case moved to family court

A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting near a crowd of people in Highbridge will not be tried in criminal court.

News 12 Staff

Mar 5, 2019, 12:32 AM

Updated 1,889 days ago

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A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting near a crowd of people in Highbridge will not be tried in criminal court.
A judge ruled today that the case will be handled in family court and that the suspect will be charged as a minor.
MORE: NYPD: Teen in custody for opening fire on Gerard Ave. 

Prosecutors say the shooting happened in February on Gerard Avenue. Police say the shooting could have been connected to a gang fight.
No one was injured.



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