NYPD Investigates Shooting of Two Teens Outside Bronx Grocery Store

Shooting Incident Details

• 🎯 Two teenagers were shot outside a grocery store on East 176th Street in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx.
• 📍 The incident occurred after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, with shots fired from a distance.
• 🏥 One 17-year-old victim was shot in the neck, and the other 17-year-old victim was shot in the arm; both are in stable condition.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The NYPD is searching for the suspect(s) and reviewing the area for video evidence of the shooting.
• ❓ Investigators are exploring the possibility that the teenage boys were not the intended targets.
• 🚨 The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and no arrests have been made.

Local Crime Statistics

• 📈 As of June 1st, the 46th precinct has recorded 15 shootings, a slight decrease compared to 17 shootings during the same period last year.
• 💬 The investigation is ongoing, with police continuing to gather information.