NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — A fight between two groups of males at a Westchester County Burger King on Friday evening led to shots fired, and police have arrested a 17-year-old that detectives found with a 9 mm handgun, the New Rochelle Police Department said.
The shooting occurred at about 7:50 p.m. at the Burger King located at 33 Lecount Place in New Rochelle.
Police responded to the scene and discovered 9 mm shell casings on the sidewalk outside the restaurant. Witnesses told detectives that several groups of males ran from the scene.
Detectives approached a 17-year-old suspect several blocks from the shooting site, who fled on foot while reaching into his waistband. The juvenile was apprehended following a brief pursuit.
The suspect was in possession of a Tauraus 9 mm handgun, police said. He was arrested and charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment, all felonies.
An investigation found that the suspect was involved in a physical fight during which he sustained a laceration. In response, he allegedly shot multiple rounds at his fleeing adversaries.
There were no reports of anyone being struck by the gunfire.
Because he is a minor, the identity of the defendant, who is from the Bronx, has not been released.