Manhattan Shooting Leaves Two Men Wounded, One Dead
Shooting Occurred near St. James Triangle on the Lower East Side
Manhattan detectives are searching for the suspect who shot a man dead and wounded another near a Lower East Side park on Saturday night.
The Incident
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:14 p.m. on October 12 near the corner of Madison Street and St. James Place, just steps away from the St. James Triangle and down the block from 1 Police Plaza, the NYPD’s headquarters. Officers from the 5th Precinct, responding to a 911 call about an assault in progress, found two wounded men at the scene.
Victims’ Condition
One of the victims, an unidentified man, suffered a gunshot wound to his neck. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rushed him to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition, but he rapidly deteriorated and later died while undergoing treatment. The NYPD has not yet released his identity.
The other victim, a 30-year-old man, sustained a bullet wound to his lower body and remains hospitalized at Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
Investigation
So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation. The NYPD is urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Statistics
According to the most recent CompStat report, the 5th Precinct had tallied only one homicide for the year, down from four at the same point in 2023. Shootings were also down significantly, from seven last year to just two this year.
Conclusion
The shooting has left the community shaken, and the NYPD is working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspect. The public is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.
FAQs
Q: What is the current condition of the victims?
A: The 30-year-old victim is hospitalized in stable condition, while the other victim who died from his injuries.
Q: What is the motive behind the shooting?
A: The NYPD has not released the motive behind the shooting, but an investigation is ongoing.
Q: How can I report information about the shooting?
A: You can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA), submit a tip online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
