Man Arrested For Shooting That Injured 5-Year-Old

A 5-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being shot in the head by a stray bullet in the Bronx.

The shooting happened Monday afternoon as Jaheem Hunter was celebrating his birthday with his father on Washington Avenue.  Authorities arrested 27-year-old Michael Quiles for the shooting.  He was allegedly firing shots at someone he had a problem with.

Quiles is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday and he has multiple prior arrests.

On Tuesday night, friends and community members held a prayer vigil for Hunter.


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