An early-morning shooting outside 708 Nereid Avenue in the Bronx has police searching for a gunman. The incident unfolded at about 4:50 a.m. Monday, when an unidentified person fired multiple shots and then fled the scene. Authorities have not announced any arrests or released further details about possible injuries.
NYPD Crime Stoppers Posts Wanted Alert
NYPD Crime Stoppers shared a wanted alert on X describing the case as "WANTED FOR RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT" and stating that the suspect fired multiple rounds in front of 708 Nereid Avenue before taking off. According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the post urges anyone with information to call the Crime Stoppers hotline or submit tips online, and notes that tipsters may be eligible for a reward.
Where It Happened
The address is in the Wakefield section of the northern Bronx, within the area covered by the NYPD's 47th Precinct. The precinct's online page lists Wakefield and nearby Williamsbridge among its patrol neighborhoods, according to the NYPD.
Past Shootings on Nereid Avenue
This stretch of Nereid Avenue has seen serious violence before. In 2022, a teenager was found shot near the corner of Nereid and Matilda Avenues, as reported by amNewYork, underscoring repeated gun incidents in the area.
Legal Note
The wording in the Crime Stoppers alert suggests a potential reckless endangerment charge. Under New York law, reckless endangerment in the second degree is generally a class A misdemeanor, while more serious reckless endangerment offenses can carry felony penalties; see N.Y. Penal Law §120.20 for details.
How to Help
Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or submit tips at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, according to the NYPD. The department notes that tipsters may be eligible for up to $3,500 if information leads to an arrest and indictment.
