A 16-year-old boy was shot in the right arm in front of 1015 East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx on Monday, May 18, at about 6:16 p.m., police say. The shooter allegedly pulled a gun, fired, then took off on foot, leaving residents rattled as sirens flooded the block. Authorities have not identified a suspect or announced any arrests.
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the department shared surveillance stills and a wanted alert on May 29, asking anyone with information to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1‑800‑577‑TIPS (8477) or the Spanish line at 1‑888‑57‑PISTA (74782), submit tips through the online tip portal, or send a direct message to @NYPDTips.
Where The Shooting Happened
The gunfire erupted within the 47th Precinct’s jurisdiction in the northern Bronx, covering Williamsbridge and nearby neighborhoods, according to the NYPD. The precinct page lists community contacts and resources for residents who live and work around East Gun Hill Road.
How To Submit Tips
Police are urging anyone with information or video from the area to contact Crime Stoppers by phone, online, or through social media. The NYPD Crime Stoppers site outlines how to submit anonymous tips and explains the department’s reward program.
Detectives are still canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and additional footage. Local residents who saw anything near East Gun Hill Road on May 18, or who have relevant video from that evening, are asked to share it with investigators.
