3 Shot in Bronx Hours After Mayor Adams Announces Increased NYPD Officer Presence
CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20251 min7,720 views
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- π― Three people were injured in a shooting incident in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Friday night.
- π The shooting occurred near East Fordham Road and Marion Avenue just before 9:00 p.m.
- π€ Victims included a 17-year-old boy shot in the thigh and ankle, a 20-year-old man shot in the knee, and a 28-year-old man grazed in the head.
- β All three victims were transported to a local hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.
Suspects and Investigation
- π Police are actively searching for two male suspects in connection with the shooting.
- π Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the NYPD.
Context of Increased Violence and Police Deployment
- β οΈ This shooting follows a recent announcement by Mayor Adams to increase the number of NYPD officers in the Bronx.
- π The mayor's plan included deploying 1,000 new officers, expanding hours for summer violence zones, and stepping up park patrols.
- π The incident occurred despite these measures, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in the borough.
- ποΈ The shooting also comes after a week that saw a man killed and four others injured during a community basketball game at Haffen Park, along with several other unrelated shootings.
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