What began as a Thursday morning police search in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx ended with officers shooting a man, according to officials and local sources. The man was hit near 105 Willis Avenue and taken to a hospital in unknown condition after police opened fire. Sources told reporters he appeared to point a firearm at officers during a search of an apartment. The shooting triggered a heavy NYPD response and street closures in the immediate area.
Local outlets report that the victim, who has not yet been publicly identified, was transported to the hospital in unknown condition. According to PIX11, sources said the man appeared to point a firearm at officers before they fired. PIX11 noted that its initial update on the shooting was filed by reporter Mira Wassef…