BRONX, N.Y. — A gunman opened fire during a morning argument on Grant Avenue in the Bronx on April 13, leaving a 50-year-old man unharmed but prompting an ongoing NYPD search for the suspect, according to Crime Stoppers.
The shooting happened around 8:02 a.m. outside 1006 Grant Avenue, where the victim became involved in a verbal dispute with an unidentified individual, the NYPD said in a public alert issued through its Crime Stoppers program.
Sudden Escalation During Morning Confrontation
What began as a verbal exchange quickly escalated when the suspect displayed a firearm and fired a shot toward the victim, police said. The circumstances leading up to the argument have not been disclosed.
The victim was not reported injured, but the gunfire in a residential area during morning hours has raised concern about public safety and the risk to bystanders.
After firing the weapon, the suspect fled the scene on foot, heading southbound along Grant Avenue, according to the NYPD.
Search for Suspect Continues
Authorities have not released a description of the individual involved, and no arrests have been made as of the latest update. The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect.
The department emphasized that even small details from witnesses or nearby residents could be critical to advancing the investigation.
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Key Points
• Gunman fired at 50-year-old man during dispute on Grant Avenue in the Bronx
• Shooting occurred around 8:02 a.m.; victim was not reported injured
• Suspect fled southbound on foot and remains unidentified
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Public Asked to Provide Tips
The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through multiple channels, including the Crime Stoppers hotline and online platforms.
“Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline,” the agency said in its alert, providing both English and Spanish-language numbers.
Officials say public cooperation often plays a key role in identifying suspects in cases where limited descriptive information is available.
Pattern of Daytime Gun Incidents Draws Attention
While no broader connection has been confirmed, the timing of the incident—during early morning hours when residents are typically commuting or starting their day—underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence occurring outside of late-night windows.
Incidents like this can disrupt neighborhoods even when no injuries are reported, particularly when they occur in visible, high-traffic areas.
The NYPD has not indicated whether surveillance footage or additional evidence has been recovered from the scene.
Ongoing Investigation
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not released further details about the suspect or potential motive behind the dispute.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), visit the Crime Stoppers website, or submit tips via X @NYPDTips.
The suspect remains at large as police continue efforts to identify and locate the individual involved.
