A 14-year-old boy was shot once in the foot Thursday night inside the Edenwald Houses, according to officials and neighbors. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found the wounded teen, who was taken to Jacobi Medical Center in stable condition. The suspect took off before police arrived.
Police Response
Police say the call came in around 9:37 p.m. for a shooting at 4020 Laconia Ave. When officers got to the scene, they located the 14-year-old and coordinated his transport to the hospital. Investigators are now focused on tracking down the gunman, and witnesses told reporters the suspect was last seen dressed in all black, running from the area.
Gun violence has been ticking up in the 47th Precinct, where this shooting took place. Police data shows incidents are up nearly 13 percent so far this year, with 18 shootings recorded compared with 16 at the same point last year, as reported by News 12 New York.
Citywide Context
Local spikes like this can cut against the broader city picture. The NYPD has said 2025 saw the fewest shooting incidents and shooting victims on record and has pointed to firearm recoveries and targeted enforcement as key reasons, according to an NYPD release. That split between citywide progress and pockets of elevated violence is part of why officials keep stressing precinct-level resources and outreach.
Neighborhood History
Edenwald Houses, the Bronx’s largest NYCHA development, has seen serious incidents before. A 2025 shooting outside the complex was among the recent cases that put a spotlight on safety concerns in the area. The latest shooting adds to the pressure on community groups and elected officials who have been pushing for more violence prevention programs in public housing. Investigators continue to work the case.
