A 22-year-old man was shot shortly after 12:30 a.m. in the Van Nest neighborhood of the Bronx, according to police. Investigators say he was hit in the left leg near 653 Morris Park Ave and taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi for treatment. Authorities say he is expected to recover while detectives search for a man who ran from the scene.
What police say
According to News 12, officers responded to reports of gunfire and found the wounded man at the address. Police told the outlet it was not yet clear what led up to the shooting. The report notes that EMS transported the victim to Jacobi Medical Center and that investigators are canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance video. The NYPD has not announced any arrests.
Where it happened
The shooting took place along Morris Park Avenue, a commercial corridor in the Van Nest section of the northeast Bronx, according to Wikipedia. The surrounding area has seen periodic street violence, including a fatal shooting tied to a parking dispute in nearby Morris Park last February, as reported by ABC7.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip online. Tips can also be texted to 274637 (CRIMES) using the code TIP577. Per the City of New York, tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward if the information leads to an arrest and indictment.
