Arrest Made in Crossfire Death of Innocent Yonkers Teen
Officials say they have arrested the teen boy accused of shooting and killing an innocent 18-year-old girl caught in his crossfire in Yonkers.
Mayor Mike Spano said early Tueday in a tweet that Jamir Thompson, 15, of Yonkers, is in custody. He is accused of killing 18-year-old high school junior Marilyn Cotto Montanez last month.
Cotto Montanez was laid to rest last week when she was remembered her as a "courageous" and "kind" person. Many of the mourners wore pink — Cotto Montanez' favorite color — to pay tribute to her.
Cotto Montanez, who had dreams of becoming a surgeon, had been taking advanced placement classes at Lincoln High School, Principal Ian Sherman said.
Grief-stricken friends and family put together a memorial at the site where she was killed, not far from where her wake was held Wednesday.
Police say two groups got into a dispute after Jamir stole a gold chain from another person shortly before the shooting. At some point during the ensuing chase, Jamir pulled out a gun and fired at least one shot, hitting Cotto Montanez in the head, according to police.
Cotto Montanez was walking to the corner store near her home with her 9-year-old sister when she was hit, police said.
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