• Home
  • About
    • Authors
  • Articles
    • Archives
    • Chaplain
    • Crime & Controversy
    • Community
    • Cop Humor
    • Editorial
    • Op-ed
    • Gear & Technology
    • Investigations
    • Laws & Legal
    • Leadership
    • News
    • Officer Down
    • On Duty
    • Tactics
  • Network
    • Illinois Network
    • Minneapolis Network
    • Tulsa Network
    • Wauwatosa Network
    • Learn more
  • Training
  • Officer Privacy
  • Jobs
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Law Officer
Law Officer
No Result
View All Result

NYC gang member arrested for traumatic shooting that narrowly missed children

The horrific Bronx sidewalk shooting led investigators to a suspect running with the street gang, 'Make It Happen Boyz'

horrified children

The video shows a 24-year-old man jumping for his life at innocent children. (NYPD)

June 25, 2021
Law OfficerbyLaw Officer
Share and speak up for justice, law & order...

NEW YORK — A man was shot in front of horrified children on a street in the Bronx on June 17. The gunfire miraculously missed a girl and her little brother as they were on a trip to buy some candy, Law Officer reported. Stunning surveillance footage shows the 24-year-old victim knock down the kids as he’s attempting to flee the attack. Now, a Harlem gang member has been charged with attempted murder in the brazen, broad daylight shooting of a rival, police sources said Friday.

Police identified the suspect as Michael Lopez. He was taken into custody Friday morning in connection to the horrifying shooting caught-on-video last week. According to investigators, Lopez, 27, opened fire on a 24-year-old man, barely missing Christian, 5, and his sister Mia, 13, at about 7:00 p.m., police said. Thankfully, neither child was shot by the gunman, New York Post reported.

horrified children
A man was shot three times, but miraculously the children were not hit in this NYC shooting. (NYPD)

Law enforcement sources say Lopez is a member of the “Make It Happen Boyz” street gang. Moreover, the gangbanger has tallied five prior arrests, which include robbery, attempted murder, conspiracy, criminal possession of a weapon and unlawful disclosure of intimate images, the Post reported.

As a result of the Bronx sidewalk shooting, Lopez faces charges of attempted murder, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal use of firearm, reckless endangerment and attempted reckless endangerment, police said. He is accused of shooting the victim in the back and legs before fleeing on a scooter.

The victim is expected to recover from his injuries, police said.

The youngsters were in front of their apartment on the way to a bodega to buy some candy when they were caught in a hail of gunfire. The heart-stopping crime was witnessed by their father. There were about 12 rounds fired by the gunman who was wearing a black mask as he repeatedly aimed for the victim falling to the ground, knocking over the children while trying to avoid being hit, Law Officer reported

Parents of the siblings told reporters on Monday that their children were left traumatized as they called for an end to the city’s ruthless violence.

“We’re traumatized,” the father, Christian said. “My daughter can’t move her arm. The boy has bruises. They have trauma. They can’t sleep. They are nervous.”

“Please stop this wave of delinquency on our streets,” he said. “It’s a miracle my kids are alive. Thank God, but it could happen to any other child or parent.”

The traumatized family and the victim of the shooting are unknown to each other.


Share and speak up for justice, law & order...
Tags: bronxgang membergangbangerMake It Happen BoyzMichael Lopeznycnypd
Law Officer

Law Officer

Law Officer is the only major law enforcement publication and website owned and operated by law enforcement—for law enforcement and supporters of justice, law, and order. This unique facet makes Law Officer much more than just a publishing company, but a true advocate for the law enforcement profession.

Related Posts

A Robot is patrolling New York Subways

September 24, 2023
drones

NYPD using drones to monitor backyard parties sparks privacy concerns

September 2, 2023
Melissa Rockensies

Married teacher arrested for rape, sexual abuse of 14-year-old student

August 23, 2023
James Essig

NYPD’s Chief of Detectives not happy about being forced to retire

August 21, 2023
betraying public safety

Man attempting to bite off ear of NYPD officer is released without bail

August 20, 2023
remote policing

Remote Policing and Modern Marvels

August 2, 2023
Load More

Latest Articles

Houston woman pepper sprays

Houston woman pepper sprays, robs ride-share driver for refusing to go through drive-thru

September 29, 2023
Walgreens

Retailers lost billions of dollars to shoplifters in 2022, survey shows

September 29, 2023
Robert F Kennedy

Was Kennedy Right?

September 28, 2023
Officer Candace Kanavel

Arizona officer competes for Miss USA crown

September 28, 2023
Dayjia Blackwell

Social media influencer ‘Meatball’ who livestreamed Philadelphia looting arrested, charged with 8 crimes

September 28, 2023
Valentina McKenzie

Minnesota Freedom Fund chair charged with fentanyl possession

September 28, 2023
Load More

Weekly E-Newsletter

Subscribe—and get the latest news and editorials direct from Law Officer each week!

[newsletter_form type="minimal"]

JOIN THE FIGHT

BE COURAGEOUS

FIND MORE…

Law Officer

© 2021 LawOfficer.com

LawOfficer.com

  • Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Corrections
  • Contact

Speak up for justice, law & order

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About
    • Authors
  • Articles
    • Archives
    • Chaplain
    • Crime & Controversy
    • Community
    • Cop Humor
    • Editorial
    • Op-ed
    • Gear & Technology
    • Investigations
    • Laws & Legal
    • Leadership
    • News
    • Officer Down
    • On Duty
    • Tactics
  • Network
    • Illinois Network
    • Minneapolis Network
    • Tulsa Network
    • Wauwatosa Network
    • Learn more
  • Training
  • Officer Privacy
  • Jobs
  • Contact

© 2021 LawOfficer.com