In the Eastchester section of the Bronx, a sense of unease settled over a neighborhood proud of its tranquility on the evening of January 21, 2026. Jahmir Turner, a 19-year-old man, was fatally shot in an incident that marked the first homicide in the area for the year, a stark contrast to the typically peaceful environment described by longtime residents. The shooting occurred at approximately 5:39 p.m. outside a residence located at 3685 Secor Avenue.
Turner, who lived less than half a mile away on Bivona Street, was discovered by police with a gunshot wound to his back. Emergency services rushed him to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, but his life could not be saved, and he was pronounced deceased. The incident was noted as the first teen gun violence fatality in New York City in 2026.
The investigation into Jahmir Turner's death moved swiftly. Within a day, detectives from the 47th Precinct, aided by video surveillance footage from the vicinity of the crime scene, identified and apprehended three suspects. The individuals taken into custody were all teenagers: one 16-year-old and two 15-year-olds. Due to their status as minors, their identities have not been publicly disclosed. The arrests took place around noon on January 22, 2026. Investigators are exploring potential links to gang activity as a motive for the shooting, though the precise reason why Turner was targeted remains under investigation. At the scene of the crime, police marked shell casings and examined evidence, while a suspect, described as a male dressed in all black, was reported to have fled on foot towards Boston Road.
Following their arrests, the three teenage suspects were charged with murder, manslaughter, and four counts of criminal possession of a weapon. The community, deeply affected by this act of violence, has been left to grapple with the aftermath and is calling for solutions to prevent similar tragedies. The 47th Precinct had seen a rise in violent incidents in the early part of the year, with four shootings reported compared to one during the same period in the previous year. The investigation into the death of Jahmir Turner is ongoing.
