It was supposed to be just another Saturday night in the Bronx, but what began as a routine emergency call quickly turned into a devastating scene. Police responding to reports of gunfire arrived at **1196 Eastern Parkway** to find **16-year-old Tyson Harps** lying on the ground, a gunshot wound to the head leaving him beyond saving. The call came in at **8:47 p.m.**,
and despite the quick arrival of first responders, EMS personnel pronounced Tyson dead at the scene.For the officers and medics who responded, it was a haunting sight—a young life ended before it had truly begun. Tyson, described by friends as bright, respectful, and full of promise, was a student who loved basketball and dreamed of building a better future for his family. Now, those dreams have been silenced, leaving behind
heartbroken parents and classmates who can’t understand how something so senseless could happen.Detectives from the NYPD’s homicide unit have been working tirelessly since the shooting, reviewing **CCTV footage**, canvassing nearby buildings, and questioning anyone who might have seen or heard something.
So far, no suspects have been identified, and investigators have not determined a clear motive. Police believe Tyson may have been caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, but they are not ruling out any possibilities.Neighbors who heard the gunfire described chaos—screams, flashing lights, and confusion—as officers cordoned off the block for evidence collection.
A growing memorial now sits outside the building where Tyson fell, covered in flowers, photos, and candles that flicker through the night.As the community mourns, the call for justice grows louder. Tyson Harps was just 16—a teenager with his whole life ahead of him. His loved ones pray that those responsible are brought to justice and that his memory will not fade into another statistic.
