BRONX, NY – A gunman opened fire in broad daylight on a Bronx street Monday evening, sending bullets flying outside a residential building as stunned bystanders scrambled for cover—now police are trying to identify the shooter.
The reckless shooting happened around 6:20 p.m. in front of 300 East 170th Street, within the 44th Precinct. According to the NYPD, an unidentified individual brandished a firearm and discharged it multiple times before fleeing the scene.
No injuries were reported, but the incident has triggered a reckless endangerment investigation and a citywide manhunt. Detectives are analyzing surveillance footage and are urging anyone who can help identify the suspect to contact police.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive, and it remains unclear if the shooter was targeting anyone. The shots rang out in a residential area during peak evening hours, raising concerns about public safety in the neighborhood.
The suspect’s identity and direction of flight remain unknown, and no arrests have been made as of Monday night.
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Key Points
- An unidentified suspect fired multiple shots in front of a Bronx building on Monday evening.
- No injuries were reported, but police are investigating the case as reckless endangerment.
- NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying the gunman.
Bullets flew as evening commuters passed, but the Bronx shooter vanished without a trace.