BRONX, N.Y. — A 16-year-old boy was shot in the arm outside a Bronx building earlier this month, and the gunman remains at large as New York City police continue their search for the suspect. The shooting occurred in front of 1015 East Gun Hill Road and left the teenager wounded after a suspect allegedly opened fire before fleeing the area on foot.
The NYPD is now asking the public to help identify the shooter.
Teen Wounded in Broad-Daylight Shooting
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the shooting occurred at approximately 6:16 p.m. on Monday, May 18, within the confines of the 47th Precinct.
Investigators said an unidentified male brandished a firearm and shot the 16-year-old victim in the right arm.
The suspect fled the scene on foot immediately after the shooting.
Police have not released a description of the suspect or disclosed what may have led to the gunfire.
Investigation Remains Active
Authorities have also not provided an update on the teen’s medical condition beyond reporting the injury to his arm.
Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify the individual responsible.
The incident occurred along East Gun Hill Road, a busy commercial and residential corridor in the Bronx.
Key Points
• A 16-year-old boy was shot in the right arm on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx.
• The shooting occurred around 6:16 p.m. on Monday, May 18.
• The gunman fled on foot and has not been identified.
NYPD Requests Public’s Help
The NYPD Crime Stoppers program is encouraging anyone with information about the shooting to contact investigators.
Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can contact 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Information can also be submitted through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or by contacting @NYPDTips on social media.
The shooting is one of several violent incidents detectives are investigating across the city, and authorities hope witness information will help identify the suspect.
As of Saturday, no arrests had been announced and the suspect remained outstanding. The investigation by the NYPD’s 47th Precinct detectives is ongoing.