A 39-year-old man was shot Thursday after a dispute inside an event space on White Plains Road in the Bronx. He was hit in the abdomen and buttocks and taken to Montefiore Hospital, where officials described his condition as stable. Police say detectives are investigating and no arrests had been announced.
Scene and police response
According to News 12 The Bronx, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a dispute inside the venue on White Plains Road. When they arrived, they found the 39-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to Montefiore Hospital, and the outlet reports that police had not yet made any arrests as detectives canvass the neighborhood for witnesses. Neighbors told the station they often see groups gathering and partying at the spot and said recurring problems there have rattled people who live nearby.
Neighbors and the neighborhood
Local reporting and residents say parts of White Plains Road have seen other recent disturbances, adding to community unease. A March shooting on the block prompted an NYPD Crime Stoppers alert, underscoring the tension some locals say they have been feeling along the corridor.
Police investigation and tips
NYPD detectives are asking anyone with information, photos, or video of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or to submit an anonymous tip online. The city's Crime Stoppers portal offers a web form and texting instructions, according to the NYPD Crime Stoppers page.
Officials have not released a suspect description or a possible motive. This story will be updated as authorities provide more details.
