On the evening of May 12, 2025, 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey was struck in the head by a stray bullet while riding her scooter near Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School and later died at a hospital. She was a student at nearby Morris High School; family members described her as bright, kind, and hoping to become a nurse.

Police say the shooting occurred after a fight among a group of teenagers. A 14-year-old was reportedly handed a gun by a 13-year-old and fired three shots into the crowd. Evette had been trying to take cover behind a brick wall when one of the bullets hit her.

The NYPD arrested the 14-year-old, who was charged with murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon, and a 13-year-old accused of supplying the firearm, who faces two counts of murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon. Both are expected to be processed in the juvenile system. If anyone knew Evette or saw what happened that evening, please come forward with information.