Bronx, New York – A 45-year-old man was shot multiple times Thursday evening during a burst of gunfire inside a neighborhood deli in Bedford Park, prompting a heavy police response and an active search for the shooter. Authorities say the victim survived and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
Incident Overview
The shooting occurred inside a deli located at 29 Bedford Park Blvd., a busy stretch in the northwest Bronx. According to police, the victim was struck multiple times across his body when gunfire erupted inside the store. Emergency responders arrived quickly, finding a chaotic scene with visible signs of violence.
Officers secured the area while investigators began processing evidence both inside and outside the deli. The incident has raised concerns among local residents, many of whom were still in the area at the time of the shooting.
Timeline of Events
Police say the shooting happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots coming from inside the deli, followed by people fleeing the storefront.
Within minutes, NYPD officers and EMS units arrived. The injured man was stabilized at the scene before being transported by ambulance to St. Barnabas Hospital, where officials later confirmed he was in stable condition.
Details From Police and Officials
Investigators say they recovered shell casings from inside the deli, indicating multiple rounds were fired. Blood was observed near the entrance of the store, suggesting the victim may have collapsed or attempted to move after being shot…