Bronx Basketball Game Shooting Leaves One Dead, Four Injured

Shooting at Haffen Park

• 🎯 A shooting occurred at Haffen Park in the Bronx during a basketball tournament, turning a celebration into a crime scene.
• ⚡ Five people were shot, and tragically, one 32-year-old man was pronounced dead at the hospital.
• 👥 The other victims range in age from 17 to 42, with two males and two females among the injured.

Investigation and Community Reaction

• 🔍 Police have shut down the 9-acre park and are investigating, marking dozens of pieces of evidence, including potential shell casings.
• 🗣️ Neighbors expressed shock and disappointment, noting that the park, usually peaceful, is now a scene of a violent crime.
• 📈 The incident comes as officials have discussed improving crime numbers, with August showing a rise in homicides and shootings after a decrease in July.

Ongoing Search for Suspect

• 🚓 The NYPD is searching for the gunman and has four individuals being questioned.
• 📢 Authorities are appealing to the public for help in their investigation.