A Saturday night shooting on Manida Street in Hunts Point left two men wounded and a block full of rattled neighbors as police and EMS swarmed the scene near 700 Manida Street.
First responders found a 35-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest and a 33-year-old man shot in the right thigh. Both were rushed to Lincoln Hospital, where they are expected to recover, according to authorities.
Police say the gunfire erupted at about 9:30 p.m., and investigators are now looking for two men dressed in all black who took off on what appeared to be either a scooter or a bicycle, according to News 12 The Bronx. The outlet reports that a Citizen App video captured the chaotic aftermath as EMS crews raced in and officers locked down the area.
Police response and tips
So far, no arrests have been announced, and detectives have not released any suspect names as the investigation continues. Police are asking anyone with information, cell phone footage, doorbell video, or other evidence that might help the case to get in touch with NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Tips can be shared by calling 1-800-577-TIPS or by using the online portal at CrimeStoppers.nypdonline.org. Callers can remain anonymous.
Hunts Point context
Hunts Point is in the NYPD’s 41st Precinct, an area that has seen several gun incidents in recent weeks and months, where detectives often lean heavily on surveillance video and community-driven tips to track suspects. A separate shots-fired case in the precinct recently highlighted how crucial those video leads can be.
In this latest case on Manida Street, investigators are canvassing the block, knocking on doors, and reviewing any available footage from nearby buildings and phones. Officials are urging anyone who witnessed the shooting to preserve any video they may have and contact police rather than confront or follow potential suspects.
Both victims remain under care at Lincoln Hospital and are considered likely to recover, authorities say, as the hunt continues for the two men in black who sped off into the night.
