Teen Arrested After Bronx Bystander Shot Dead Outside Home

Topline: A Bronx man was shot in the head outside his home Tuesday evening, and police say an 18-year-old now faces murder and weapons charges.
Published: August 23, 2026 7:04 am ET
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Randy Shaw

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NEW YORK, NY — A 39-year-old bystander was shot in the head outside his Bronx home Tuesday evening, and police have charged an 18-year-old in the killing.

According to PIX11 and News 12 Bronx, the victim was Klint French, 39, who was found in front of 2525 Grand Ave. in Kingsbridge just before 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Police identified the suspect as Iyahni McIntosh, 18. He was charged with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with French’s death.

PIX11 reported French was described as an innocent bystander near his home when he was fatally shot. Investigators have not publicly detailed what led to the gunfire.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Teen Arrested After Bronx Bystander Shot Dead Outside Home

A Bronx man was shot in the head outside his home Tuesday evening, and police say an 18-year-old now faces murder and weapons charges.
By Randy Shaw
Published: August 23, 2026 7:04 am ET
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NEW YORK, NY — A 39-year-old bystander was shot in the head outside his Bronx home Tuesday evening, and police have charged an 18-year-old in the killing.

According to PIX11 and News 12 Bronx, the victim was Klint French, 39, who was found in front of 2525 Grand Ave. in Kingsbridge just before 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Police identified the suspect as Iyahni McIntosh, 18. He was charged with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with French’s death.

PIX11 reported French was described as an innocent bystander near his home when he was fatally shot. Investigators have not publicly detailed what led to the gunfire.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.

Teen Arrested After Bronx Bystander Shot Dead Outside Home

A Bronx man was shot in the head outside his home Tuesday evening, and police say an 18-year-old now faces murder and weapons charges.
By Randy Shaw
Published: August 23, 2026 7:04 am ET
Image

NEW YORK, NY — A 39-year-old bystander was shot in the head outside his Bronx home Tuesday evening, and police have charged an 18-year-old in the killing.

According to PIX11 and News 12 Bronx, the victim was Klint French, 39, who was found in front of 2525 Grand Ave. in Kingsbridge just before 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Police identified the suspect as Iyahni McIntosh, 18. He was charged with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with French’s death.

PIX11 reported French was described as an innocent bystander near his home when he was fatally shot. Investigators have not publicly detailed what led to the gunfire.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.