Broad daylight turned tense on March 6 in East Harlem when a 57-year-old man was shot in the arm in front of 104 East 126th Street, according to police. The gunfire rang out at about 3:34 p.m., and the shooters took off in an unknown direction, leaving the victim to be treated for what officials describe as a non-life-threatening injury. Detectives have not publicly named any suspects or announced arrests in the case.
🚨WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT: On Friday, March 6, 2026, at approximately 3:34 P.M., in front of 104 East 126 Street, in the confines of the 25th Precinct, the first unidentified individual, acting in concert with one other unidentified individual, discharged a firearm, striking a… pic.twitter.com/4FCiY9d63e
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 1, 2026
NYPD Crime Stoppers Seeks Help
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, an alert posted on July 1 describes an unidentified individual firing a gun while "acting in concert" with another person. The bulletin cites the March 6 time and location and notes that the victim was a 57-year-old man who was struck in the arm during the shooting. Investigators are asking anyone with information or footage to step forward, and the post notes that eligible tips may qualify for a cash reward.
Where It Happened
Public records show that 104 East 126th Street sits in East Harlem in Manhattan’s 10035 ZIP code. PropertyShark lists the building and parcel details tied to that address. The block mixes residential and small commercial properties, a stretch that neighbors say often sees steady foot traffic during the afternoon and evening.
How To Tip
Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or by submitting an anonymous tip through the department's web portal, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The department says tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,500. Detectives review leads and follow up on credible information provided by the public.
Neighborhood Context
Local reporting has tracked similar shootings and gunfire calls across Manhattan this spring, underscoring the NYPD's routine reliance on public tips and surveillance footage to move cases forward, as reported in coverage of late-night gunfire on East 102nd Street. Community leaders in East Harlem have continued to push for more resources for violence prev
ention and quicker responses when incidents are flagged to tiplines. For now, investigators are again asking anyone who saw something or has video from nearby homes or businesses to come forward to help identify the shooters.
