A man was shot Tuesday night on a Fordham block in the Bronx and taken to a hospital, police said. Officers established a crime scene outside 25 East 193rd Street shortly after 8 p.m. The victim’s injuries were not detailed in initial reports, and authorities said he is expected to be OK.
Police taped off the area outside 25 East 193rd Street just after 8 p.m., according to News 12 New York. That report states the man was transported to the hospital and, as of that posting, police had not announced any arrests.
Where It Happened
The shooting took place on a residential stretch of Fordham, an area that has seen multiple recent incidents of gun violence. A separate March shooting near St. James Park was reported in the neighborhood, and neighbors along with local groups have been pushing for stepped-up patrols and more attention to safety in nearby public spaces. Police and community organizations regularly urge residents to check for and share any video that might help investigators.
How To Help
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit a tip through the department’s Crime Stoppers tools, according to the NYPD. The department offers a mobile app and online tip submission options for anonymous reporting, and eligible tips that lead to an arrest can be considered for a cash reward.
