Bronx, NY – Police are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a 33-year-old man in the head during a late-night attack on Westchester Avenue earlier this summer.
The deadly shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, in front of 1629 Westchester Avenue, within the 43rd Precinct. Investigators say the suspect approached the victim, pulled out a firearm, and fired a single shot before fleeing the scene on foot.
Emergency responders rushed the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released pending family notification.
The suspect is described as a man with a medium complexion and slim build. At the time of the killing, he was wearing a black t-shirt with multicolored lettering, black pants, black-and-red sneakers, and carried a black backpack. He was last seen running eastbound on Westchester Avenue toward Harrod Avenue.
The NYPD has released surveillance images and is urging anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to contact the department’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Key Points
- A 33-year-old man was fatally shot in the head on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx.
- The suspect fled on foot toward Harrod Avenue after the August 7 shooting.
- Police released images and are asking the public for help identifying the gunman.
The search continues as police press for tips that could help solve the Bronx homicide.