Gunmen open fire inside bronx building, shoot two men and flee on foot

Gunmen open fire inside Bronx building, shoot two men and flee on foot

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April 30, 2025

NEW YORK, NY — The NYPD is searching for two suspects wanted in connection with a double shooting inside a Bronx building earlier this month that left two men wounded and sent chaos through a busy stretch of Fordham Road.

According to police, the incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, inside 342 East Fordham Road, within the 46th Precinct. Two unidentified individuals opened fire, striking a 26-year-old man in the right leg and arm, and a 27-year-old man in the back.

Key Points

  • Two men shot inside Bronx building on East Fordham Road
  • Suspects fled the scene on foot heading eastbound
  • Victims treated at St. Barnabas Hospital, listed in stable condition

Shooters fled on foot after firing inside Fordham Road location

After the shooting, both suspects fled eastbound on foot along Fordham Road, police said. Emergency Medical Services responded quickly to the scene and transported both victims to St. Barnabas Hospital. They are currently reported to be in stable condition.

The NYPD has released images and video of the individuals believed to be involved, asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating them. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and no arrests have been made as of Monday.

Investigation ongoing as police search for leads

Detectives from the 46th Precinct and the Gun Violence Suppression Division are actively reviewing surveillance footage from the area and speaking with witnesses. Authorities are also canvassing nearby businesses for additional video evidence.

“This incident is still under active investigation,” police confirmed, encouraging anyone with information to reach out to Crime Stoppers or their local precinct. The department emphasized that all tips will be kept confidential.

Two wounded in targeted Bronx shooting, suspects remain at large

The shooting occurred in a high-traffic area of the Bronx during early evening hours, raising concerns about safety in public and residential spaces alike. Investigators have not determined whether the victims were known to the suspects.

As of Tuesday, police have not released the names of the victims. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Bronx shooters on the run after opening fire on two men inside Fordham Road building.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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