19-Year-Old Killed in Broad Daylight Ambush Style Shootout Blocks from Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, NY – Gunfire erupted six blocks east of Yankee Staridum in the Bronx on Saturday as multiple men exited a car and engaged in a violent ambush that killed a 19-year-old New York City man. A video shows the men stopping their SUV and exiting the vehicle. They began shooting at the victim who was riding a scooter. The victim appeared to have also returned fire based on a video released by the New York City Police Department.

In the end, the 19-year-old was shot dead and the suspects fled the scene.

Melvin Urena sustained bullet wounds to the head and leg. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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