Introduction to the Incident
Manhattan cops are investigating a shooting outside a Lower East Side pizzeria on Sunday afternoon that left a man wounded.
Officers from the 7th Precinct cordoned off the entire block and were seen standing over a bloody backpack and shell casing after a shooting on June 1, 2025.
Photo by Dean Moses
Details of the Shooting
Blood was left smeared inside and outside of 99 Cent Pizza located at 156 Delancey St., and spectators were left shocked, after gunfire erupted at 4:10 p.m. on June 1, cops said.
While the motive for the shooting is not yet clear, police report that a 28-year-old man was standing outside of the pizzeria when he was shot in the upper right thigh.
Police are investigating after a man was shot outside of a Lower East Side Pizzeria on Sunday afternoon.
Photo by Dean Moses
Police from the 7th Precinct cordoned off the entire block and could be seen standing over a bloody backpack and shell casing.
Photo by Dean Moses
Eyewitness Accounts
“I heard a scream and a gunshot. Just one gunshot,” a nearby store worker told amNewYork.
Authorities say the victim was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he is expected to survive.
“I saw him on the stretcher, he looked dazed — he looked young,” said a female eyewitness who did not want to be identified.
Officers from the 7th Precinct cordoned off the entire block and were seen standing over a bloody backpack and shell casing.
Police from the 7th Precinct cordoned off the entire block and could be seen standing over a bloody backpack and shell casing.
Photo by Dean Moses
Investigation and Suspects
Both police and witnesses describe the gunmen as wearing all black and making a run for it on foot.
No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting 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.
Conclusion
The shooting outside the Lower East Side pizzeria is a disturbing incident that highlights the need for continued vigilance and community engagement to prevent such violent crimes. As the investigation unfolds, it is crucial for anyone with information to come forward and assist the authorities in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the Lower East Side pizzeria shooting?
A: A 28-year-old man was shot in the upper right thigh outside 99 Cent Pizza on Delancey St. on June 1, 2025.
Q: What is the motive behind the shooting?
A: The motive for the shooting is not yet clear and is under investigation.
Q: What is the condition of the victim?
A: The victim is expected to survive and is being treated at Bellevue Hospital.
Q: Are there any suspects or arrests made?
A: No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The suspects are described as wearing all black and fleeing the scene on foot.
