KINGSBRIDGE, The Bronx (PIX11) — Friends, family, and the community held a candlelight vigil Wednesday to remember Christopher Redding, who police said was killed in a triple shooting in Kingsbridge last week.
His mother, Shampagne Christian, has been trying to piece together a nightmare ever since.
“He wasn’t in no gang,” she said. “My son was a good son. An honest boy, and I want justice for my son.”
The 16-year-old is remembered as a dedicated athlete whose loved ones said he was deeply committed to his education and his passion for sports.
“You broke me,” said Christian. “You took everything from me.”
She added, “I don’t get my son — to see him have kids. I don’t see him getting married. I don’t see my son walking across the stage.”
Surveillance footage captured people running from the scene last Wednesday afternoon. Moments later, Redding collapsed on the sidewalk after detectives said he was shot in the back. The shooting also left two other teens injured, according to police.
Redding’s father, Bryan Corley, talked about their final game of basketball together.
“Me and him finally had our last one on one basketball game,” Corley said.
He added, “That boy is self-taught. He’s a superhero.”
Now a memorial is growing near Broadway and West 238th Street, where Redding took his last breaths, as the community called for an end to senseless gun violence.
Police tell PIX 11 News a 17-year-old has turned himself in. Investigators are still searching for at least three others who were involved. Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark is urging them to come forward.
“You need to know that I’m looking for you,” said Clark. “The police are looking for you. The opps are looking for you, and the community is looking for you.”
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the police.
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