Bronx Shootings: 4 Incidents Leave 2 Dead, Amazon Driver Injured

Bronx Gun Violence Outbreak

• ⚡ Six shootings occurred in the Bronx within an 8-hour period, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries.
• ⚠️ The violence unfolded as city and state leaders aimed to reassure New Yorkers about public safety.

Innocent Victims Caught in Crossfire

• 🎯 An Amazon delivery driver was shot and injured in the leg while working on East Tremont and Bryant Avenues.
• 🤕 The driver, who was not involved in the incidents, described feeling scared and unsure what to do after being wounded.
• 🏥 Both the delivery driver and another victim shot in the leg are recovering at St. Barnabas Hospital.

Fatal Shootings and Investigations

• 🚨 The first shooting occurred on Anthony Avenue, where a 32-year-old man was killed. Police are seeking a suspect.
• 📍 A second homicide took place on Crows Avenue, with 34-year-old Kelvin Mosca identified as the victim gunned down outside his home.
• 🔍 Authorities are actively searching for suspects in connection with these shootings.

Official Response and Safety Assurances

• 💬 Amazon stated it is cooperating with the investigation and offering support to the injured driver and their employer.
• 📉 Despite a city-wide drop in gun violence in July, hospitals in the Bronx have seen an increase in shooting victims this month.
• 🗣️ The NYPD Commissioner asserted that the police department does not require assistance from the National Guard, emphasizing their effectiveness.
• 📊 Governor Hochul defended the deployment of National Guard troops in the subway system to enhance public safety visibility, stating that crime is down and policies are working.