Bronx Shooting: Two Men Shot, One Critically Injured in Tremont Neighborhood

Bronx Shooting Investigation Underway

• 🎯 Two men were shot around 8:30 AM in the Tremont section of the Bronx, near College Avenue and East 170th Street.
• 🚨 Police have flooded College Avenue with officers as they conduct an active investigation into the incident.

Details of the Incident

• 💥 A witness reported hearing as many as five shots ring out during the incident.
• 🏠 The shooting reportedly occurred when a neighbor shot the victim, who is the boyfriend of the witness's mother. The building's super was also shot.
• 🩸 The witness described a scene with significant blood after his mother dragged her boyfriend inside.

Victim Status and Suspect Apprehension

• 🏥 Of the two men shot, one is in critical condition, and the other is reported to be in stable condition.
• 🏃‍♂️ The suspect initially fled into a nearby apartment but is now in custody as of the 10:00 AM hour.

Broader Context of Violence in the Bronx

• 📈 This shooting adds to a violent week in the Bronx, with multiple shootings occurring over an 8-hour span the previous day.
• 😔 Neighbors expressed frustration, anger, and devastation over the recurring violence on their doorstep.
• ⚠️ A vigil is scheduled for five individuals shot at a basketball game over the weekend, where one man died and a 17-year-old girl was critically injured.
• ❓ As of the report, there have been no arrests in the previous day's shootings, though a person of interest is in custody for the current incident.