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Gun pulled and shots fired during Hunts Point beating as suspects flee

BRONX, NY – A late-night dispute inside a Hunts Point building escalated into gunfire and a violent beating, leaving a 40-year-old man injured and three suspects on the run.

The incident occurred Thursday at approximately 11:38 p.m. inside 772 Hunts Point Avenue within the 41st Precinct, according to the NYPD.

Police said the victim became involved in a verbal dispute with three unidentified individuals. During the confrontation, one suspect displayed a firearm and punched the victim in the face.

Authorities said a second individual then struck the victim multiple times in the head with the firearm, causing a laceration. The gun was discharged multiple times during the incident, resulting in property damage.

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The suspects fled the location on foot in the direction of Faile Street.

The victim’s condition beyond the reported head injury was not immediately released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online or through social media at @NYPDTips.

Key Points

A 40-year-old man was pistol-whipped and shot at inside a Hunts Point building
The incident occurred around 11:38 p.m. within the 41st Precinct
Three suspects fled on foot toward Faile Street

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