Suffolk DA: Bay Shore teen faces charges as an adult in shooting of guest at baby shower

Javier Soto is accused of shooting the uncle of a woman whose baby shower he was attending at a Bay Shore home.

News 12 Staff

Oct 14, 2022, 10:15 PM

Updated 721 days ago

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A Bay Shore teenager is facing charges as an adult in the shooting of a guest at a baby shower in September.
Javier Soto is accused of shooting the uncle of a woman whose baby shower he was attending at a Bay Shore home.
Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney says that a fight broke out at the party before guests were able to break it up.
The 16-year-old then allegedly shot the uncle twice - one bullet hitting the victim's leg, which required emergency surgery.
Soto was arrested on the day of the shooting and faces several charges, including criminal possession of a weapon.
He is being held without bail and is due back in court on Nov. 14.