NYPD detectives are searching for two people after one reportedly handed a gun to another, who then fired a single shot into a crowd outside 477 Gerard Avenue in Mott Haven, according to police. The handoff and shot unfolded around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, within the boundaries of the NYPD’s 40th Precinct. The department’s wanted alert does not name the individuals or indicate whether anyone was struck, and investigators are asking the public to step in with tips.
In a March 11 post from NYPD Crime Stoppers, investigators say the first person passed a firearm to the second, who then fired one round into a crowd in front of 477 Gerard Avenue. Anyone who recognizes either of the individuals is asked to send a direct message to @NYPDTips on X or call 1-800-577-TIPS.
Where it happened
The building at 477 Gerard Avenue sits in Mott Haven, in the southern Bronx, according to StreetEasy. Mott Haven and neighboring Melrose fall under the patrol area of the NYPD’s 40th Precinct, per Wikipedia.
How to share tips
The city’s Crime Stoppers program allows New Yorkers to report information anonymously and offers rewards of up to $3,500 for tips that lead to an arrest and indictment, according to the NYPD. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, through the Crime Stoppers mobile app, or by sending a direct message to @NYPDTips on X. To protect tipster anonymity, reward payments are handled through the New York City Police Foundation.
What police are asking
Detectives typically urge witnesses to hold on to any surveillance or cellphone video that clearly shows what happened and includes timestamps, and to avoid confronting or following anyone who might be involved, a tactic local outlets have reported. As of the posted alert, no arrests had been announced and the investigation was still active.
