A mother and her two sons were shot in the Bronx Saturday morning, according to police.
The 40-year-old mother was shot multiple times in the torso and was pronounced dead at a local hospital, police say.
Investigators are now looking for the boyfriend of the mother who they say is not the father of the children.
The boys, ages 8 and 16, were shot once in the arm and buttocks respectively, police say. They were taken to a local hospital and are in stable condition.
The triple shooting occurred just before 5:15 a.m. in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx at 226 E. 203rd St., according to police.
Police are looking for a male between 30 and 40 years old, last seen wearing a black hat, black jacket and brown boots.
This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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