A man was shot in the head Monday night in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx and is fighting for his life, police said. The gunfire erupted just after 9 p.m. near 167 West 231st Street, and first responders rushed the victim to a nearby hospital.
According to News 12 New York, the shooting unfolded shortly after 9 p.m. near 167 West 231st Street and left the man “fighting for his life.” He was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.
Bronx trend and policing
The attack is the latest violent incident to hit Kingsbridge and the wider Bronx this year. The borough has accounted for a disproportionate share of the city’s shooting incidents recently, and the NYPD has said it plans to split the Bronx into two patrol commands and add roughly 200 officers as part of a reallocation of resources, per reporting by the New York Daily News. Residents and local leaders have been increasingly vocal about public-safety concerns in recent months.
Investigation ongoing
Authorities have not released any information about possible suspects or a motive, and News 12 New York has described the situation as a developing story. Detectives from the NYPD are processing the scene, and the department is expected to provide updates as more details emerge.
Anyone with information can contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit a tip online, per the NYPD Crime Stoppers program (NYPD). Tips may be submitted anonymously and could qualify for a reward.
