The NYPD is currently on the hunt for two men linked to a shooting in the Bronx that left a teenage boy wounded. According to a social media post from NYPD Crimestoppers, the incident transpired on June 28, around 8:21 p.m. near 383 East 141 Street.
The report details that the pair were seen riding Citi Bikes at the specified location within the confines of the NYPD 40 Precinct. Allegedly, one of the individuals brandished a firearm and fired several shots in the courtyard. The first individual then handed the firearm to the second, who proceeded to also fire multiple rounds. A 16-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. The assailants managed to flee the scene on their bikes, splitting up with one heading south on Willis Avenue and the other going west on 141 Street.
The authorities are requesting information from anyone who may have knowledge of the incident. The NYPD Crimestoppers post lists contact options, including direct messaging @nypdtips or calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
