BRONX, N.Y. — A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in broad daylight Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx, while a woman was also wounded in the same violent encounter, police said.
Officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress at 2690 University Avenue in the Fordham section at approximately 4:57 p.m., within the jurisdiction of the NYPD’s 50th Precinct. When officers arrived, they found the male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency services rushed him to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Key Points
- A man was fatally shot in the head outside 2690 University Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
- A woman was also shot and transported to a hospital in stable condition.
- Police are investigating and have made no arrests.
Woman shot in hip, expected to survive
Police were later informed of a second victim in the incident—a 33-year-old woman who had been transported by private means to NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull with a gunshot wound to the left hip. She is currently in stable condition, according to authorities.
Law enforcement officials have not yet released the name of the deceased man, pending notification of his next of kin. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and investigators have not confirmed whether the victims were known to each other or if they were targeted.
No arrests have been made as of Thursday, and the investigation is ongoing. Officers remained at the scene into the evening, canvassing the area for surveillance footage and potential witnesses.
Ongoing investigation and unanswered questions
The location of the shooting, a mixed residential and commercial area near Bronx Community College, remained active with police presence hours after the incident. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify any suspects involved.
Authorities have not disclosed the number of shooters or whether any weapons were recovered at the scene. Investigators are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Police seek witnesses in daylight shooting
As police continue their inquiry, they have yet to establish a clear sequence of events that led to the fatal encounter. The area saw increased patrol activity as officers looked for leads.
A NYPD spokesperson confirmed the status of both victims and reiterated that the case remains under investigation: “There are no arrests at this time and the investigation remains ongoing.”
The shooting has sparked concern among residents in the neighborhood, which has experienced fluctuating levels of gun violence in recent years.
