July 17, 2025 Bronx, NY – A 17-year-old girl has been apprehended and charged in connection with the tragic stabbing death of a 16-year-old in a Bronx smoke shop on Tuesday. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the Williamsbridge community, occurred amidst a concerning rise in major crimes within the precinct.
NYPD officials confirmed the arrest of the 17-year-old suspect around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This swift action followed the fatal stabbing of Aliyah Williams, 16, who was rushed to Jacobi Hospital with multiple stab wounds but ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
According to police, a verbal altercation inside the smoke shop, located on Boston Road and Mickle Avenue, quickly escalated. Authorities reported that Williams threw water on the suspect, leading to the violent confrontation. The precise nature of the dispute and whether the two girls knew each other remains unclear at this time.
Due to her minor status, the identity of the 17-year-old suspect has not been publicly released. Information regarding legal representation for the accused was not immediately available as of Thursday. This tragic event unfolds against a backdrop of increasing crime rates in the 47th Precinct, which encompasses Williamsbridge and surrounding northern Bronx neighborhoods.
