The geeky 13-year-old named “Elmo” charged with opening fire into a crowd of people in East Harlem was arraigned today on attempted murder charges.
Elmo Williams had allegedly pulled a 9 mm pistol and tried to shoot a rival 14-year-old in front of Jefferson Houses just after school let out on Thursday. Manhattan Family Court Judge Stewart Weinstein ordered the young teen remain in a juvenile detention facility, and set Feb. 27 for his next hearing.
No one was injured, and Williams dropped the gun and ran when cops intervened, getting arrested almost immediately.
Williams was accompanied at court with his brother, who is his legal guardian, and several other family members.