1 Dead, 4 Injured In Bronx Shooting: NYPD

BRONX, NY — One man is dead and four others were injured after all were shot in the Bronx Saturday night, police said.

An NYPD spokesperson told Patch that a 32-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his chest during the incident, which took place at about 7:27 p.m. near Haffen Park. A 17-year-old female sustained a gunshot wound to her face, police said.

Both the man and the teen were taken to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx in critical condition; the 32-year-old man died at the hospital, the NYPD spokesperson said. The 17-year-old female is listed in critical condition, he said.

In addition, other individuals were transported by private means to local hospitals, including a man, 30, who was shot in the back and is in stable condition, the NYPD spokesperson said. A 29-year-old woman was also shot in the back and taken to Jacobi Medical Center; she is in stable condition, he said. Lastly, a man, 42, was taken to Montefiore Hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm; he is in stable condition, the spokesperson said.

Four people have been taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing; officials have not yet determined what led to the shooting, the NYPD spokesperson said.

The NYPD is seeking potential witnesses and additional information regarding the shooting. If you have information, call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM @NYPDTips.