In the Bronx on Tuesday evening, a tragic shooting incident left one man dead and three others injured. According to multiple sources, including CBS New York and ABC News, the incident occurred at around 6:15 p.m. near the intersection of Mount Eden and Townsend Avenues in the Bronx.
Four suspects on scooters approached a group of men standing at the corner when two rear passengers pulled out guns and opened fire, shooting a total of 10 rounds.
Three victims sustained gunshot wounds to their legs, while one man was shot in the chest and died at the scene. The deceased victim was identified as a 29-year-old man.
The suspects fled northbound on Townsend Avenue towards the Cross Bronx Expressway after the shooting, wearing masks and hoodies to conceal their identities.
One person is currently in custody, but it is unclear if they are directly tied to the incident. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
This tragic event comes amidst ongoing concerns regarding illegal scooters and other vehicles contributing to crime in the area. Since January 1 of this year, police have confiscated over 9,500 scooters, dirt bikes, and ATVs citywide. In the Bronx alone, there have been 1,300 arrests involving people using scooters to commit crimes.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information regarding this shooting or any other crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visit crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, download the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or text 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
This article is based on information from multiple sources and aims to provide a comprehensive and factual account of the incident without bias.
