August 21, 2025 THE BRONX, N.Y. – A massive manhunt has come to a close with the capture of an 18-year-old man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in the Bronx, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The arrest brings some measure of relief to a community gripped by fear and a family pleading for justice.

Zahir Goodman was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after several days of intense searching by police. He faces a slew of serious charges, including multiple counts of rape, sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, and harassment.

The harrowing incident allegedly occurred on Sunday, August 10. For days following the assault, Goodman evaded capture, prompting an urgent search and leaving the victim's family in agony.

On Tuesday, the victim’s mother made a tearful plea to the media, her voice raw with pain and desperation. "I just want justice for my daughter, please. I can't sleep at night, and she's just 15," she said. Her words resonated widely, amplifying the community's call for the suspect's swift arrest.

Goodman, a resident of the Bronx, is now in police custody, and his arrest marks a crucial step toward justice for the young victim and her family.