What began as a Thursday morning police search in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx ended with officers shooting a man, according to officials and local sources. The man was hit near 105 Willis Avenue and taken to a hospital in unknown condition after police opened fire. Sources told reporters he appeared to point a firearm at officers during a search of an apartment. The shooting triggered a heavy NYPD response and street closures in the immediate area.
Local outlets report that the victim, who has not yet been publicly identified, was transported to the hospital in unknown condition. According to PIX11, sources said the man appeared to point a firearm at officers before they fired. PIX11 noted that its initial update on the shooting was filed by reporter Mira Wassef.
NBC New York reports that officers were searching for a person wanted on a parole warrant when shots rang out inside a Willis Avenue residence around 7:15 a.m. NBC New York said the man was struck in the head and taken to the hospital in critical condition, and that a firearm was recovered at the scene. The NYPD also issued a traffic advisory urging drivers to avoid the area near East 132 Street and Bruckner Boulevard while the investigation was underway.
Investigation and Oversight
As outlined by the NYPD, the department's Force Investigation Division is assigned to investigate officer-involved shootings, with Internal Affairs carrying out a parallel review. Findings from those probes are routinely shared with the local district attorney's office for any potential criminal review, and investigators typically examine body-worn camera footage, 911 calls and available forensic evidence.
Mott Haven Context
Neighbors in Mott Haven have seen a string of recent shootings and police alerts, making any officer-involved shooting in the neighborhood especially tense. A March shooting near Gerard Avenue documented by Hoodline underscored local concerns about gun violence and public safety.
What To Expect
Officials said the NYPD is expected to provide an update later Thursday as detectives continue processing the scene, according to local reporting. No arrests or charges have been announced, and the department has not released the name of the person who was struck. Investigators have asked anyone with information or video to contact the NYPD or Crime Stoppers as the inquiry continues.
