A tragic incident unfolded on a Bronx street when Estarling Peralta, aged 18, was fatally shot during an argument. The confrontation took place near Williamsbridge Oval park in Norwood around 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday. According to police officials, Peralta suffered a gunshot wound to the head on E. Gun Hill Road, near Putnam Place, as reported by the New York Daily News.
Despite rapid medical response, Peralta succumbed to his injuries at St. Barnabas Hospital. Coming from the South Bronx, Peralta had no known police record, police said. A 17-year-old suspect, whose name has been withheld due to his minor status, was apprehended just before midnight on the day of the shooting. He has been charged with murder, and weapons possession, officials confirmed.
The AM New York provided additional details, noting that the shooting occurred outside Yummy Deli, located at 266 E. Gun Hill Road. Officers from the 52nd Precinct received a 911 call and promptly responded to the scene before 6 p.m. The nature of the dispute that led to Peralta's death remains unclear, according to police sources cited by AM New York.
This incident marks the second homicide within the 52nd Precinct in 2025, and the precinct has seen three shooting incidents this year – which actually represents a decrease compared to the same period last year. A local deli worker, who reviewed the event on security camera footage, commented on the brevity of the altercation, indicating, "It didn’t seem like a fight because everything happened real quick." The worker disclosed to the New York Daily News, "All I know is that they are not from around here," as per New York Daily News.
As the investigation continues, no further information about the suspect or potential motives for the shooting have been released, with officials maintaining that the investigation is still active and ongoing.
