Yonkers teen girl shot playing with gun, friend charged

YONKERS – One teenage girl is in the hospital and another is under arrest after the two were apparently playing with a handgun that discharged, police said.

Investigators were called Tuesday afternoon to a hospital in the Bronx, where a 17-year-old was being treated for a gunshot wound to the stomach. She is in stable condition and expected to recover.

The victim initially told police that she had been shot in the street near Crescent Avenue and Chester Place by a stranger. Police investigated, however, and found that no one witnessed a shooting in that area.

"The story just didn't add up," said Detective Lt. Patrick McCormack.

After further questioning, he said, the teen told police that she and her friend were playing with a gun inside an apartment at 82 Chester Place when the gun went off.

Police found blood in the apartment but have not located the weapon.

The friend, Omaiah Thompson, is now facing felony charges of assault and weapon possession. She is awaiting arraignment.

The victim will likely be charged with filing a false report, McCormack said.

McCormack reminded residents that they can anonymously call police to report an illegal gun. They are given a code number and if the gun is recovered, they will receive $500 cash. The number is 914-377-4867.

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