Two Young Men Fatally Shot in Bronx Parking Lot; Manhunt Underway

Fatal Shooting in Bronx Parking Lot

• 🎯 Two young men, ages 21 and 22, were fatally shot in a parking lot in the Throg's Neck section of the Bronx.
• 📍 The victims, identified as Gabriel Alvarez (22) and Adam Waldropped (21), were shot twice each and later died at Jacobi Hospital.
• ❓ The motive for the shooting is currently unclear, and the victims reportedly did not know each other.

Suspects Fled on Scooters

• 🛵 Police state that two suspects rode up on scooters and then rode off on scooters after the shooting.
• 🔍 A manhunt is currently underway for the two individuals involved in the attack.

Scene and Community Reaction

• 🚗 Surveillance video showed dozens of people and cars in the parking lot near Ferry Point Park in the hour leading up to the 5:30 a.m. shooting.
• ⚠️ Neighbors described the area as a haven for street racing and other illicit activities, expressing fear after the incident.
• 🗑️ Forensic crews were seen canvassing the area, including the park, for evidence, with many discarded alcohol bottles and cans found.

Broader Context of Violence and Gun Seizures

• 📈 The shooting occurred shortly after a press conference where officials touted a record low in shooting incidents in New York City.
• 🔫 Authorities had recently seized over 3,000 illegal guns, highlighting efforts to combat gun violence.

Victim's Background

• 🎓 Gabriel Alvarez was a college student who grew up in the Bronx and worked at a local health clinic assisting seniors.
• 🏡 He lived in Connecticut with his family.