Double Shooting in Bronx Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Wounded
Bronx detectives are looking for the suspect behind a double shooting on Friday night that left a man dead and a teenager seriously wounded.
Details of the Shooting
The shooting took place near an apartment building at 1491 Macombs Road in Mount Eden at about 5:48 p.m. on January 3.
Victims
Cops responding to a 911 call about an assault in progress found two wounded men at the location: 17-year-old Andrew Mora, of Seaman Avenue in Manhattan, who was shot in the left chest; and another 17-year-old who sustained a bullet wound to his right abdomen.
Investigation
EMS rushed both victims to St. Barnabas Hospital, where Mora was pronounced dead. The teenager, meanwhile, remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Previous Homicide in the Precinct
The deadly shooting occurred two days after 46-year-old Mario Fowler was gunned down outside his home on East 170th Street just after 5:20 a.m. on January 1, making it the 44th Precinct’s first homicide of 2025, and one of the first to occur in the Big Apple this year. The investigation in that case remains ongoing.
Statistics
According to the most recent CompStat report, the 44th Precinct had 16 homicides year-to-date through December 29, 2024, one more than the total tallied in 2023. The precinct also saw 45 shootings through December 29, 2024, one more than the 2023 total.
Arrests and Tips
As for Friday’s deadly shooting, police have not yet made any arrests in the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the homicide 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 double shooting in the Bronx is a tragic reminder of the ongoing violence in our city. As the investigation continues, it is essential that the public remains vigilant and reports any information that may aid in the capture of the suspect.
FAQs
Q: What is the location of the shooting?
A: The shooting took place near an apartment building at 1491 Macombs Road in Mount Eden, Bronx.
Q: How many people were shot?
A: Two people were shot, one of whom died.
Q: What is the condition of the surviving victim?
A: The surviving victim, a 17-year-old, remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Q: Have any arrests been made?
A: No, police have not yet made any arrests in the ongoing investigation.
Q: How can I report information about the shooting?
A: Anyone with information regarding the homicide can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA), submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
