Afternoon gunfire shattered the routine at the busy corner of Webster Avenue and Claremont Parkway in the Bronx on Friday, leaving the block rattled and detectives scrambling to track down whoever pulled the trigger. The NYPD's Crime Stoppers unit has pushed out a wanted alert and is leaning on the public for help as the investigation ramps up.
🚨 WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT: On Friday, June 26, 2026, at approximately 3:05 P.M., multiple unidentified individuals discharged firearms at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Claremont Parkway, in the confines of the 42 Precinct in the Bronx. The unidentified individuals then… pic.twitter.com/k0QwOufNDa
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 2, 2026
Police seek help identifying shooters
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers on X, several unidentified individuals opened fire at the intersection at about 3:05 p.m. on June 26, then took off in an unknown direction. The shooting happened within the boundaries of the NYPD's 42nd Precinct, and police say tips can come in through the department's Crime Stoppers portal, the @NYPDTips account on X, or by phone. The alert notes a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest.
How to submit tips and reward
To share information with investigators, visit the Crime Stoppers portal at NYPD Crime Stoppers or use the NYPD's dedicated hotlines. The city lists the numbers as 1-800-577-TIPS and 1-888-57-PISTA for Spanish speakers on its website, NYPD Contact Page. Police say tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a cash reward if they result in an arrest.
Local context and recent incidents
The Webster–Claremont stretch falls inside the NYPD's 42nd Precinct, which covers Claremont and parts of Morrisania. The area has seen violence in recent weeks, including a May shooting in which an 18-year-old was wounded and an ambulance was struck by gunfire, as reported in teen shot, ambulance struck. Residents and EMS crews have been sounding the alarm about safety near Claremont Park, and detectives say cellphone clips or surveillance footage from nearby buildings could make all the difference in this latest case.
The investigation remains active, with officers canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing any video they can get their hands on. Anyone who caught the incident on camera or saw what happened is urged to contact Crime Stoppers right away.
