The Bronx, New York – A fatal shooting occurred on Monday in the Bronx subway, resulting in one person dead and five others injured, as per the police reports.
The incident took place at the Mount Eden Avenue station around 4:35 p.m., initiated by a conflict between two groups of teenagers on a No. 4 train that escalated to the northbound platform, revealed the NYPD.
Mayor Eric Adams indicated that the shooting was not a random act but rather stemmed from an ongoing dispute. The authorities are now on the lookout for the suspect or suspects involved in the altercation.
Transit Chief Michael Kemper of the NYPD mentioned that the shooting began as the train arrived at the station, causing panic among passengers who were exiting the train onto the platform. The gunfire continued on the platform, resulting in injuries to the victims.
Tragically, a 34-year-old man lost his life in the shooting, while a 14-year-old girl, a 15-year-old boy, as well as a 28-year-old man, a 29-year-old woman, and a 71-year-old man sustained injuries. Some of the victims are believed to have been innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire, as per the police.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. The NYPD is actively reviewing surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator responsible for the deadly shooting.
NYPD Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard issued a warning to the suspect, urging them to surrender to the authorities, as the NYPD’s finest detectives are actively pursuing them.
Anyone with relevant information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visit the website, download the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or send a text to 274637 (CRIMES) with the code TIP577. For Spanish speakers, the hotline number is 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).