Tragic Teen Shooting in The Bronx
The NYPD has released images of two individuals in connection to the horrific killing of a 16-year-old boy, Alberto “Amir” Roque. The incident happened while a group of men were playing dice outside a Bronx smoke shop on Monday evening.
The Teen’s Life Cut Short
Alberto Roque was observing the dice game on East 162nd Street, in the vicinity of Third Avenue, at around 9:05 p.m. when the suspects allegedly fired at him. According to authorities and onlookers, the teenager was quickly rushed to Lincoln Hospital. Unfortunately, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday at 6:30 a.m.
A witness who spoke to the Daily News revealed the chilling details of the event. They said there were “a lot of shots,” further noting Amir was found on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head. Details were painful to recount, but the survivor shared how Amir was suffering, even while being transported to the hospital.
Two Suspects On the Loose
Images shared by the police depict two men suspected of the fatal shooting. These individuals were spotted a short distance from the victim when they started firing, according to the law enforcement. A disagreement preceding the attack was noted, but it’s still unclear who was the intended target of the assailants.
The surveillance footage managed to capture some aspects of the alleged shooters. They were seen strolling together in the area. Significantly, at least one of them had a large grey backpack, police said.
The Devastated Family Left Behind
This tragic incident has left Amir’s loved ones, particularly his distraught mother, reeling in shock. She discovered the horrifying reality of the incident while she was out to shop for groceries. Recalling the heart-wrenching events of the day, she shared, “They told me Amir was the one that was shot and I fell to the floor and I started screaming. Dropped my groceries and everything.”
The Investigation Moves On
Police disclosed that the teenager was roughly three blocks away from his home when he was fatally injured. After the incident, the suspects fled the scene, and no arrests have been made till now.
Law enforcement hopes that the released surveillance images will assist in identifying the suspects. Anyone with valuable information concerning their whereabouts is strongly urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. The officials have assured that all calls will be handled confidentially.
Ending Note
Losing a young life is tragic and heartbreaking. In this digital age, public cooperation is more critical than ever in solving crimes and bringing justice to victims like Alberto ‘Amir’ Roque. His story reminds us all of our collective responsibility to promote peaceful communities, and the importance of vigilance and cooperation with authorities when crime deals a devastating blow.