On Wednesday, in the Bronx, police say officers sprinted toward the sound of gunfire and arrested three people who were armed. Firearms were recovered during the arrests, according to the NYPD's 44th Precinct, which shared the account in a social post and credited officers' quick moves with keeping the community safe.
What the NYPD says happened
According to NYPD 44th Precinct, officers "ran toward the gunfire" after shots were reported, took three armed suspects into custody and recovered firearms at the scene. The post used the hashtag #Precisionpolicing and thanked officers for their "quick action & bravery," highlighting the incident as an example of frontline work the department wants the public to see.
Where this went down and who is in charge
The 44th Precinct covers the Concourse and Highbridge neighborhoods in the Bronx, according to the NYPD's precinct page. That page lists Deputy Inspector Joe A. Pulgarin as the precinct's commanding officer.
How it fits citywide policing efforts
The tweet's focus on precision policing tracks with a broader city push to target illegal guns. The mayor's office has said the NYPD removed more than 4,000 illegal firearms this year, along with thousands more since the start of the administration, and has framed those seizures as central to reducing shootings and violent crime.
How to share information
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, by texting TIP577 to 274637 (CRIMES), or through the Crime Stoppers app and social channels. NYPD Crime Stoppers has details on how tips work and reward eligibility.
The precinct's post did not immediately provide details about injuries or whether charges have been filed. The NYPD said only that shots were fired and suspects were taken into custody in its social post. NYPD 44th Precinct is the primary source of the department's account.
