YONKERS – A Yonkers public school student was shot and killed Thursday evening when one group chased another following an altercation and someone pulled a gun and opened fire.

Marilyn Montanez, 18, of Yonkers, was believed to have been an uninvolved party.

Police investigated since the incident occurred around 6:38 p.m. near Lake and Morningside avenues and have identified a person or interest.

Police Commissioner Charles Gardner called the shooting “a tragic event where a young person lost her life to gun violence.” He said they anticipate an arrest in the “near future.” Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Yonkers Police Detective Division at 914-377-7724. All calls will remain confidential.