A 30-year-old man was killed and a 42-year-old woman injured in a shooting Saturday evening in the Bronx’s Mott Haven neighborhood, police said. The incident occurred near 224 Willis Avenue at approximately 8:33 PM, becoming the latest violent episode in a borough continuing to address gun violence concerns.
Officers responding to a 911 call for a crime in progress discovered both victims with gunshot wounds – the man struck in the chest and the woman hit in the leg, according to ABC7 New York .
Shooting Details Emerge as Investigation Continues
Both victims were transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln for emergency medical treatment. The male victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, while the female victim remains in stable condition. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased pending family notification.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including whether the victims knew each other or if either was the intended target, remain under investigation. Detectives were still at the scene late Saturday gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses.
No Suspects Identified as Manhunt Begins
Police have not released information about possible suspects or a description of the shooter. The area around Willis Avenue was closed for several hours as crime scene investigators collected evidence, as reported by Shore News Network …