Scooter-riding gunman opens fire in bronx building

NEW YORK, NY — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who allegedly shot a 21-year-old man inside a Bronx apartment building before fleeing the scene on a motorized scooter earlier this month.

The shooting occurred around 4:50 p.m. on Monday, April 14, inside 2123 Tiebout Avenue, located within the 46th Precinct. According to investigators, the gunman fired at the victim, striking him in the left side of his torso, then escaped heading southbound on Tiebout Avenue.

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21-year-old shot inside 2123 Tiebout Avenue in the Bronx
Suspect fled on a motorized scooter, last seen heading southbound
Victim transported to Saint Barnabas Hospital in stable condition

Shooter struck victim and fled on scooter, police say

Emergency responders arrived shortly after the shooting and transported the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Authorities have not identified a motive or whether the suspect and victim were known to each other.

The NYPD released footage and still images of the suspect captured in nearby surveillance footage. The individual’s identity remains unknown, and investigators are seeking tips from anyone who may recognize him or have seen his escape.

Tiebout Avenue assault adds to Bronx gun violence incidents

The shooting adds to a string of recent gun-related incidents in the Bronx, prompting increased patrols and appeals for community cooperation. The NYPD emphasized that tips can be submitted anonymously, and all information will be kept confidential.

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