A teenager was apprehended in Queens, New York City, following an alarming incident on Christmas morning. The young perpetrator brandished a firearm at another teenager who was out walking his dog, subsequently stealing the innocent kid's beloved French bulldog. The Queens District Attorney's Office reported that the incident occurred around 9 a.m. outside the Queensborough Houses in Long Island City. The victim, a 15-year-old boy, was confronted by the 16-year-old thief. The assailant forcefully pressed the gun against the boy's chest, menacingly instructing him to flee within a mere five seconds.
Terrified, the victim promptly dropped the leash and made a hasty escape before promptly contacting the police. Approximately 15 minutes later, NYPD officers fortuitously spotted the 16-year-old culprit in possession of the stolen dog, not far from the scene of the crime near 38-16 10th Street. The officers witnessed the suspect discarding a firearm over a nearby fence, further solidifying his guilt. The police promptly recovered the discarded weapon, a 9mm gun loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition, from a nearby parking lot.
Thankfully, the stolen dog was also successfully retrieved and returned to its rightful owner. The Brooklyn native responsible for this heinous act, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his age, now faces a multitude of charges. These charges include criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm, menacing, petty theft, and criminal possession of stolen property. The Post reports that the accused will appear in court on January 9, as confirmed by the District Attorney's office.