NEW YORK, NY – A 40-year-old woman was tragically killed and her two sons were severely injured in a shooting that took place in a Bronx apartment early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at around 5:15 a.m. in an apartment on E. 203rd St. near Valentine Ave. in Bedford Park.
Police arrived at the scene after receiving a report of an assault in progress and found the woman shot multiple times in the chest. Her two sons, aged 16 and 8, were also wounded in the attack. The mother and the oldest son were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where the woman later succumbed to her injuries. The younger child was taken to Jacobi Hospital, and both children are expected to survive.
Authorities are currently searching for a man between 30 and 40 years old who was seen fleeing the apartment after the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time, and the police are reviewing surveillance footage to help identify the shooter.
As of now, the motive behind the killing and the relationship between the victims and the shooter remain unclear. The investigation is ongoing, and the police urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in the case.
This tragic incident has left the neighborhood in shock, and local residents are concerned about the safety of their community. The police have assured the public that they are doing everything possible to apprehend the perpetrator and ensure the safety and security of the area.
The loss of the woman and the injuries sustained by her two sons have deeply impacted the community, and authorities are working diligently to bring justice to the victims and their family.