Man who allegedly shot 'innocent' girl, 5, in the Bronx arrested: officials

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A fugitive who was wanted in connection to a shooting that injured an ‘innocent’ five-year-old girl was arrested on Thursday, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York said.  

Austin Morrishow has been on the run since June 2023, when the shooting occurred, officials stated. Police said Austin Morrishow, 26, and Curtis White, 26, of the Bronx, allegedly shot several shots near East 213th Street and White Plains Road.  

Those shots injured a young child sitting in the backseat of one of the cars.  

“Austin Morrishow recklessly fired multiple rounds of illegally possessed ammunition at innocent New Yorkers, striking and injuring a young child and endangering the lives of other bystanders,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams. “Instead of turning himself in, Morrishow fled for over seven months. Today’s arrest keeps our promise to work relentlessly with our law enforcement partners to track down and capture fugitives — whether it takes seven days, seven weeks, or seven months — and bring them to justice.” 

Morrishow was seen on surveillance video taking cover behind a parked vehicle and firing a .40 caliber pistol multiple times at three cars, according to authorities.  

White was allegedly seen running down the street after the cars that were fleeing the gunshots and fired a .380 caliber pistol. 

According to the States Attorney’s office, Morrishow was not permitted to possess a firearm because of a prior federal conviction. White, the other shooter, was also not allowed to have a gun for a past conviction for attempted first-degree assault with intent to cause serious injury with a weapon. 

Both Morrishow and White are each charged with one count of possession of ammunition after a felony conviction. 

If convicted, the defendants face a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.  

This story comprises reporting from PIX11 News reporters Magee Hickey, Finn Hoogensen, and Jonathan Rizk.