Bronx Playground Shooting: 16-Year-Old Girl Killed, Mayor Faces Angry Parents

A 16-year-old girl, Evette Jeffrey, was tragically killed by gunfire following a fight on a school playground in the Morrisania section of the Bronx on Monday evening. The incident sparked outrage among parents who confronted Mayor Eric Adams, demanding more police presence and improved safety measures for children in the borough. "She should be home right now, eating dinner with her family," said a distraught woman identified as a relative of the victim. Police reported that 28 shooting victims and 17 shooters have been recorded in the borough this year, all under 18 years old. The video footage obtained by CBS News New York shows the chaotic scene of the brawl before the shooting. This tragedy underscores the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address youth violence and enhance safety in the community.