Pre‑dawn gunfire tore through Inwood early Sunday, with two men shot in separate incidents just a few blocks apart, according to police. The victims, a 23‑year‑old man and a 32‑year‑old man, were both rushed to Harlem Hospital, where doctors listed them in critical condition. Detectives from the NYPD’s 34th Precinct are handling the case, and as of now, no arrests have been made.
As reported by amNewYork, officers first responded just after 1 a.m. to reports of gunfire near West 207th Street and Vermilyea Avenue. There, they found a 23‑year‑old man who had been shot in the neck and rushed him to Harlem Hospital. A few hours later, at about 4:27 a.m., 34th Precinct officers were called to another shooting at West 207th Street and 9th Avenue, where they discovered a 32‑year‑old man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was also transported to Harlem Hospital in critical condition. Detectives told the outlet they are investigating how, and whether, the two shootings are connected, say they do not yet have a motive, and report that no arrests have been made.
Police asking for tips
The NYPD is asking anyone who might know something about either shooting to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously through the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1‑800‑577‑TIPS or online at NYPD Crime Stoppers, according to the department.
Where this fits in Inwood
NYPD statistics highlighted by amNewYork show the 34th Precinct had logged about a 25% drop in shootings through the week of June 21, even as residents say overnight gun violence continues to rattle the neighborhood. The area has seen other serious outbreaks of gunfire in recent years, including a 2024 triple shooting that left two men dead, as reported by Gothamist.
Detectives say they are canvassing businesses and apartment corridors near West 207th Street for surveillance video and are asking anyone who may have relevant footage to contact authorities. This story will be updated as the NYPD releases more information.
