Bronx Shooting Leaves Man Seriously Wounded, Perpetrator on the Run
Details of the Incident
A 20-year-old man was left seriously wounded after being shot outside a bodega in the Bronx on Wednesday evening. According to police sources, the incident occurred at 5:48 p.m. on February 19, outside a small grocery store located at 963 Teller Avenue in Concourse Village.
The Shooting
The victim was standing outside the bodega when an unidentified suspect approached him, pulled out a gun, and opened fire. Officers from the 44th Precinct responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call and found the victim lying on the street with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he is expected to survive.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have yet to provide a description of the perpetrator, and no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the incident is being urged to come forward.
Second Shooting in a Week
This is the second shooting outside a bodega in the Bronx within a week. On February 17, a 56-year-old man was shot to death outside 717 East 187th Street in Belmont. In that case, two people were later arrested in connection with the incident.
Tips and Information
If you have any information regarding Wednesday’s shooting, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
FAQs
- What happened during the incident?
A 20-year-old man was shot outside a bodega in the Bronx, leaving him seriously wounded. - Who is the perpetrator?
The suspect is still unknown and has not been apprehended. - What is the current condition of the victim?
The victim is expected to survive after being transported to Saint Barnabas Hospital. - How can I provide information about the incident?
You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
