A 16-year-old boy was killed and two others injured in a shooting in the Bronx last Wednesday, prompting local concerns about rising violence, according to Fox News. The incident, which occurred near a bus stop after school dismissal, led to the arrest of one teenager, police said Sunday.
The shooting took place in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, amid what officials and witnesses described as an escalating wave of violence in the borough. Regina Hall, a witness, described the chaotic scene, stating she saw crowds of teenagers scatter after gunfire erupted. The incident has deeply affected the community, with family members expressing their grief and concern.
In other news, around 100 U.S. troops and military equipment arrived in Nigeria on Monday to support local forces battling Islamic militants and other armed groups, as reported by Fox News. This deployment is part of a broader security cooperation effort between Washington and Abuja, with more personnel expected to arrive over time. The Nigerian government requested this assistance.
Also, Eileen Gu, the American-born skier competing for China, secured a silver medal in the women's freeski big air competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, according to Fox News. Gu was unable to defend her gold medal, with Canada's Megan Oldham taking the top spot. Gu's first run score was 90.00, tying for third place.
Additionally, a California school board member was temporarily banned from a high school campus following a confrontation with the principal over ICE protests, Fox News reported. The school board approved a stay-away letter last week after Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustee Gabe Medina clashed with Pajaro Valley High School principal Todd Wilson. The confrontation was related to student participation in national walkout protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Finally, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called for Casey Wasserman to resign as chairman of the 2028 Olympics in the city, according to the New York Times. Mayor Bass, a Democrat, stated that Wasserman should step down after his name surfaced in the Epstein files. However, she clarified that she cannot fire him, as only the nonprofit board of directors overseeing the Olympics can replace him. This rebuke contrasts with the position of Olympics organizers, who expressed confidence in Wasserman last week.
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