Late-night gunfire on a Wakefield block left residents rattled after, police say, one man pulled a gun from another man's backpack and squeezed off several rounds on White Plains Road.
According to an NYPD alert, the shooting happened on Saturday, March 14, at about 9:45 p.m. in front of 3975 White Plains Road. Investigators say one of the two men removed a handgun from the other man's bookbag and opened fire multiple times.
What Investigators Have Put Out
Surveillance images and a brief description of the pair were released by NYPD Crime Stoppers. The alert states that the first man pulled the firearm from the second man's bag, then fired several rounds, and it pins the incident to the time and location on White Plains Road. The post urges anyone who recognizes the men or has details about the shooting to contact police.
Gunfire Adding To Local Jitters
This stretch of White Plains Road has seen other recent reports of gunfire, and local coverage has tracked late-night shootings that have neighbors on edge, according to News 12 Bronx. That reporting highlights growing concern from residents and elected officials as officers continue to canvas the area for witnesses and additional video.
How To Reach Investigators
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online through the city's Crime Stoppers portal, which notes rewards of up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest. The city's Crime Stoppers page also links to the program's mobile app and web submission form for those who prefer to send tips digitally.
The Crime Stoppers alert does not list any arrests in the case. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing the neighborhood as the investigation continues, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. Anyone with photos, video, or other information tied to the incident at 3975 White Plains Road is urged to use the tip line or online form.
