Introduction to the Incident
Bronx detectives are questioning a person of interest following a shooting rampage inside an apartment building on Wednesday morning that left one man dead and two others seriously wounded.
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Details of the Shooting
A massive police presence converged in the area of 1412 College Ave. in Claremont after the shooting happened just before 8:35 a.m. on Aug. 27. Throughout the morning, two police helicopters swirled above numerous police officers and detectives who sealed off the area of East 170th Street and College Avenue while investigating the shooting.
Officers from the 44th Precinct first responded to the location after receiving a 911 call about the shooting. Upon arrival, they were informed that the person of interest, a 44-year-old man, had shot three victims inside the College Avenue apartment building.
Victims and Their Conditions
Police located two of the victims at the scene: a 37-year-old man shot in the chest and a 62-year-old man who took a bullet in the arm. EMS rushed both victims to a local hospital, where the 37-year-old man was pronounced dead; police have not yet released his identity, pending family notification. The 62-year-old man, meanwhile, was listed in stable condition.
Later, police learned that a third victim, a 59-year-old man shot in the buttocks, had arrived at a local hospital via private means seeking treatment. He is also in stable condition, police sources reported.
Investigation and Motive
The motive for the shooting remains unknown, law enforcement sources said. It was not immediately known whether the three victims and their alleged shooter knew each other.
Wednesday’s shooting and the massive police response rattled neighbors like Lourdes Escalera, 65, who has lived in the community for five years after moving there from Oregon. Now, she wants to move back to the West Coast.
“I love my Bronx, love my people, love my neighborhood, but I just wanna go back,” Escalera said. “Now I wanna go back and stay over there. Coming outside without worries and things like that, it’s much better. It’s hard to even have fun outside in the summer. This is not good for older people.”
Arrest and Charges
The suspected 44-year-old male shooter was taken into custody near the scene and brought in for questioning, police sources said. Charges against him are pending the results of the ongoing investigation.
According to NYPD statistics, the 44th Precinct has seen six homicides year-to-date through Aug. 24 — half the total reported at the same point in 2024. Shootings were also down 48.5% for the year, with just 17 incidents through Sunday.
Conclusion
The shooting rampage in the Bronx has left the community in shock, with one man dead and two others wounded. The investigation is ongoing, and the motive behind the shooting remains unknown. The suspect is in custody, and charges are pending. The incident highlights the need for continued efforts to reduce crime and improve safety in the area.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the Bronx on Wednesday morning?
A: A shooting rampage occurred inside an apartment building, leaving one man dead and two others seriously wounded.
Q: How many victims were there in the shooting?
A: There were three victims: a 37-year-old man who was pronounced dead, a 62-year-old man who was shot in the arm, and a 59-year-old man who was shot in the buttocks.
Q: Is the suspect in custody?
A: Yes, the suspected 44-year-old male shooter was taken into custody near the scene and is being questioned by police.
Q: What is the motive behind the shooting?
A: The motive for the shooting remains unknown, according to law enforcement sources.
Q: How has the community been affected by the shooting?
A: The shooting has rattled neighbors, with some expressing concerns about safety in the area and considering moving away.
