Teen Killed in Bronx Shooting | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

A tragic shooting in the Bronx claims the life of 15-year-old Riley Billingslea, who was fatally struck by a bullet fired by a teen named Kalvin Veloz—still at large. The incident unfolded during a gathering where Veloz allegedly pulled a gun and declared he was going to “throw some pain,” before the bullet ricocheted and also wounded another teen. Riley’s grandmother, Elaine Rogers, delivered a heart-wrenching plea at his funeral, urging witnesses to come forward so justice can be served. Despite past struggles with peer pressure, Riley was described as kind-hearted and law-abiding—with no…