BRONX, NY – A 38-year-old man was shot multiple times Saturday night in a violent encounter outside 1550 University Avenue.
The victim was approached by an unidentified man who started a brief conversation before pulling a firearm and opening fire.
The gunman fled on foot after the shooting, heading east on Featherbed and then south on Nelson Avenue.
Key Points
- A 38-year-old man was shot multiple times outside 1550 University Avenue.
- The suspect fled the scene on foot and remains at large.
- Police are searching for an older male seen carrying a cane.
Victim hospitalized in critical but stable condition
Emergency Medical Services rushed the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition following the attack. Investigators have not yet identified a motive or connection between the two men.
Police release suspect description
Authorities described the suspect as a male with a medium complexion, believed to be between 50 and 65 years old, standing approximately 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet 2 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, dark pants, blue and white sneakers, and a knit hat. Witnesses noted he was walking with a cane as he fled.
Detectives seek public’s help
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residential buildings in hopes of tracking the suspect’s route. Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.