New York City police are actively searching for an unidentified suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Riley Billingslea and the wounding of a 13-year-old boy. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in a residential apartment located on Claflin Avenue in the Bronx. Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired around 5:30 p.m., where they discovered Billingslea dead from a gunshot wound to the head. The younger victim, a 13-year-old, was struck by a ricocheted bullet in the torso and transported to a local hospital, where he is currently listed in stable condition. According to police sources, the altercation began as a dispute between the teens and the suspect. The gunman allegedly retrieved a firearm from his backpack, loaded a magazine, and stated, “I’m gonna throw some pain,” before the weapon discharged. Investigators are currently determining whether the shooting was intentional or accidental, noting that the suspect may have racked the weapon during the argument, causing it to fire. After the shots were fired, the suspect fled the scene. The NYPD has interviewed witnesses at the location and has not yet made any arrests. The victim’s family, including his grandmother Elaine Rogers and aunt Ebony Billingslea, have expressed profound grief and anger, urging the perpetrator to come forward and explain their actions. The community remains on high alert as the investigation continues, with no further details regarding the suspect’s identity or physical description released at this time.