Police: Arrest Made in Slaying of Girl Walking on NYC Street

Police: Arrest Made in Slaying of Girl Walking on NYC Street
New York Police Commissioner Keechant Sewel (R) speaks during a news conference in New York on April 8, 2022, in this image taken from video. NYPD via AP
The Associated Press
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NEW YORK—A suspect was charged Saturday in the fatal shooting of a teen girl who was walking home from school when she was hit by a stray bullet during a street dispute in New York City.

New York Police Department officials announced the arrest of Jeremiah Ryan on charges of murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with Friday’s shooting.