The new year in New York City began with a somber note as a rideshare driver was found dead this morning, suffering from gunshot wounds to the head in what is believed to be the city's first homicide of 2026. The incident occurred in the Bronx, near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Mount Hope area just before the clock rounded 6:55 a.m., ABC7NY reports
Upon arrival, firefighters were responding to what initially appeared to be a car fire but instead discovered the 55-year-old man shot twice in the head and pronounced dead at the scene, the severity of the incident further underscored by its grave outcome and the subsequent statement that the investigation into his death is ongoing, according to ABC7NY.
Bronx News 12 also covered the story, noting that the man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds to the head in Tremont, adding another layer to the narrative of violence that unfolded on Morris Ave and Cross Bronx Expressway; police say the man was pronounced deceased upon arrival, emphasizing the unfortunate finality of the event as Bronx News 12 describes the tragic scene.
Authorities have not released the identity of the victim as the investigation continues.
