A quiet Sunday night in Allerton was shattered when a 27-year-old man was shot multiple times near the Pelham Parkway Houses, leaving nearby residents rattled and detectives scrambling for answers. The shooting unfolded just before 9 p.m. along Williamsbridge Road, and the victim was rushed by EMS to Jacobi Hospital. Police say he is in stable condition but has not been cooperating with investigators.
Police Response And Victim’s Silence
Police told News 12 New York that the shooting took place just before 9 p.m. at the Pelham Parkway Houses. EMS crews transported the 27-year-old to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was listed in stable condition. According to that outlet, the investigation remained active into early Monday, with no arrests reported.
Crime Scene Locked Down On Williamsbridge Road
Local reporting from Norwood News pinpointed the scene at 2355 Williamsbridge Road and said the NYPD received a call at about 8:55 p.m. Officers arrived to find the victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and chest.
The outlet described a stretch of Williamsbridge Road sealed off with police tape between Waring and Astor avenues, with officers canvassing the area as neighbors watched from sidewalks and building windows. Witnesses told the reporter they heard multiple shots ring out, then saw medics load a shooting victim into an ambulance. Police also told that outlet the man has remained uncooperative, and officials have not released any description of a possible shooter.
Shooting Adds To Growing Concern In Pelham Parkway Area
The latest gunfire comes amid a string of recent shootings in and around Pelham Parkway and Williamsbridge. In February, a fatal shooting in Pelham Parkway that the borough's third homicide that week covered underscored how tense the corridor has become. Residents and local coverage have repeatedly called for more patrols and deeper community engagement as police juggle multiple open investigations in the area.
How To Help Investigators
Anyone with information about Sunday night’s shooting is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For Spanish, callers can reach 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted online, according to local reporting. All tips may be given anonymously, and they could qualify for a reward as the NYPD continues its investigation.
