15-year-old illegal migrant arrested for Times Square shooting, injuring officer and 2 others
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
5:56 PM – Friday, February 9, 2024
According to law enforcement, a 15-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela was apprehended on Friday after being caught on camera shooting a tourist and firing at a police officer during an attempted robbery in Times Square.
The teenager, Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figueroa, was apprehended by the NYPD and the U.S. Marshals Joint Regional Fugitive Task Force at a Yonkers, New York, residence at around 3:30 p.m. EST, sources said.
On Thursday, the NYPD posted an image of the 15-year-old, along with a cash reward for anyone with additional information that could lead to his arrest.
Shortly after, NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell named Rivas-Figueroa as the “armed and dangerous” person of interest in relation to Thursday night’s tumultuous event at Times Square.
Chell informed reporters that the adolescent had been living at the Stratford Hotel on West 70th Street since September, as the influx of incoming illegal immigrants has forced city officials to open up hotel rooms for them to stay in, paid for by taxpayers.
The police official stated that the 15-year-old is also a suspect in two other incidents involving gunfire in Midtown and an armed robbery that occurred in the Bronx on January 27th.
The teen had been holding “a large .45-caliber firearm,” Chell added.
He is accused of firing two rounds at police officers on Thursday night as he was leaving the area. According to reports, Rivas-Figueroa fired the weapon at around 7 p.m.
After striking a 38-year-old Brazilian tourist in the leg, the shooter fled with another teenager following the first shot. According to Chell, soon after, Rivas-Figueroa opened fire on a nearby police officer as he fled toward West 46th Street.
“He had no problems firing into a crowd at a store… and not shooting at cops once, but shooting at them twice,” Chell continued.
According to the police official, Rivas-Figueroa and two other illegal migrants, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, were seen stealing clothing from a number of stores in the area.
A female security guard eventually stopped the trio, and after speaking with the three, she reported that Rivas-Figueroa pulled out his firearm and shot in her direction, according to Chell. However, an unarmed customer was wounded by the gunshots, not the guard, and the victim is now reportedly healing after suffering a minor injury above her knee.
According to Chell, there was video evidence of Rivas-Figueroa and the other teenageer fleeing the store.
Officers on duty in the neighborhood eventually received the report and spotted them. They started running after the two boys. One grabbed the unnamed adolescent, and Rivas-Figueroa kept running toward Sixth Avenue, according to the police.
“He turns once, he fires towards our officer,” Chell told reporters.
“Our officer takes his gun out, and he cannot return fire; there are too many people in his way. Our suspect goes through the cut between the buildings. He’s running; he takes his gun out, and under his armpit, he fires again at our officer,” Chell continued.
Police got ahold of Rivas-Figueroa on Friday morning, and he and the other 16-year-old were in custody as authorities worked to determine what role each of them played in the incident.
“We’re still trying to figure out [their] role in this,” Chell said. “We’re not going to go and broad brush a whole migrant community as being bad people… our concern, the community’s concern is to take this armed and dangerous juvenile off the streets,” Chell maintained.
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How did the NYPD manage to apprehend Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figueroa?
Title: 15-year-old Illegal Immigrant Apprehended After Shooting Tourist and Firing at Police Officer in Times Square
Introduction
In a shocking incident that unfolded in Times Square, New York City, law enforcement officials apprehended a 15-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela after he was caught on camera shooting a tourist and firing at a police officer during an attempted robbery. This article provides an overview of the event, the subsequent arrest, and the implications of the incident.
The Capture of Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figueroa
The teenager, identified as Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figueroa, was apprehended by the New York Police Department (NYPD) and the U.S. Marshals Joint Regional Fugitive Task Force at a Yonkers residence. The police had earlier released an image of the suspect and offered a cash reward for information leading to his arrest.
Suspect’s Involvement in Other Incidents
Notably, Rivas-Figueroa is also a suspect in two other incidents involving gunfire in Midtown and an armed robbery in the Bronx that occurred on January 27th. The NYPD has described him as armed and dangerous, emphasizing the need to apprehend him expeditiously.
The Role of Illegal Immigration
Chell, the NYPD’s Chief of Patrol, stated that Rivas-Figueroa had been residing at the Stratford Hotel on West 70th Street since September. The increased influx of illegal immigrants has compelled city officials to provide accommodation, funded by taxpayers, for those without legal authorization. Chell’s comments highlight the challenges faced by law enforcement in dealing with such cases and ensuring public safety.
Events Leading up to the Arrest
The incident occurred when the suspect and two other individuals, reported to be illegal migrants, were seen stealing clothing from stores in the vicinity. A female security guard attempted to intervene but reported that Rivas-Figueroa allegedly shot at her, accidentally injuring an unarmed customer in the process. Video evidence established the suspect’s flight from the store.
The Escalation of Violence
As officers pursued Rivas-Figueroa and another teenager, the suspect fired at the police. Despite being armed, the officers refrained from returning fire due to the presence of bystanders. The suspect managed to escape briefly and fired at the officer once again before ultimately being apprehended by the police on the following day.
Conclusion
This incident raises concerns about the impact of illegal immigration on public safety and the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in addressing such issues. The NYPD’s dedication to apprehending dangerous individuals without tarring an entire migrant community is commendable. It is crucial that communities and authorities work together to prevent such incidents, ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors.
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