A 15-year-old migrant teenager accused of shooting at a police officer in Times Square made his first court appearance today. The teenager, identified as Jesus Alejandro Rivas Figueroa, is charged with attempted murder, assault, attempted assault, and weapons possession. Unusual circumstances surround this case, as Rivas Figueroa is being tried as an adult and is being held without bail.
Rivas Figueroa was apprehended in Yonkers, just north of New York City, as he attempted to evade the authorities. The District Attorney's office has stated that he was easily identified through clear security footage. The incident began during a failed shoplifting attempt when a security guard confronted Rivas Figueroa. Allegedly, he opened fire and narrowly missed the guard. However, a tourist from Brazil was struck by the bullet, fortunately sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
