A Bronx resident has been handed a 15-year to life prison sentence for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old high-achieving student known for her academic excellence. The tragic incident unfolded as the victim, Angellyh Yambo, was walking home from school with two companions, both of whom were injured when a senseless argument escalated into violence.
The perpetrator, Jeremiah Ryan, aged 18 at the time, received his sentencing in connection with the tragic events of April 8, 2022. Prosecutors revealed the details in a press release.
Angellyh's grieving mother expressed her sentiments about the offender outside the Bronx Criminal Court, stating, "I just wish that he stays in jail for the rest of his life. Even that won’t bring me comfort because I won’t have my daughter again, but at least we can keep another innocent life out of harm."
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, who joined the family at a news conference, lamented the tragic loss, emphasizing that this day should have been a celebration of Angellyh's return to school to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Instead, she was fatally shot by another youth, a 17-year-old who has now been convicted and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.
During his court appearance, Ryan offered a brief apology, saying, "I apologize for my actions. I’m sorry."
The gun violence occurred during a dispute that escalated among individuals, resulting in heated gestures and exchanges near 510 East 156th Street. Ryan discharged at least six shots, hitting Angellyh and two other 17-year-olds. Angellyh sustained a gunshot wound to her upper back that penetrated her lung and pulmonary artery. One of the teenagers was shot in the left leg, while the other suffered a gunshot wound to the buttocks.
Authorities disclosed that Ryan used an untraceable "ghost gun" assembled from components purchased online, lacking any serial numbers. This incident highlighted the growing threat posed by such untraceable firearms to public safety in New York City.
Following Angellyh's tragic passing, her family established a foundation dedicated to creating safe spaces for children and collaborated with legislators to address gun violence through policy initiatives. In June, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced federal legislation in honor of Angellyh, titled the "Angellyh Yambo Gun Free Zone Expansion Act of 2023," aiming to prohibit ghost guns and expand gun-free school zones.
Mary Hernandez, Angellyh Yambo's aunt and the CEO/founder of the Angellyh Yambo Foundation, emphasized the need for a national solution to the pressing issue of gun violence. She praised the proposed legislation for enhancing the safety of children walking to and from school.
On the first anniversary of Angellyh's tragic death in April, New York Mayor Eric Adams commemorated her memory by naming a street in her honor. He acknowledged the bright future that had been stolen by a ghost gun and lauded her parents for turning their pain into a purposeful campaign to end gun violence.
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