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UPDATE Belmont: Two Arrested after 56-Year-Old Man Dies in Fatal Shooting on E 187th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police said two people have been arrested on various charges in relation to the killing of a 56-year-old man in Belmont. As reported, police launched a murder investigation after the 56-year-old victim died following a fatal shooting on Monday, Feb. 17, at around 6.21 p.m. Police said officers from the 48th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a male who had been shot in front of 717 East 187th Street.

Off Duty Firefighter Arrested on DUI Charge in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said an off-duty, New York City employee was arrested and charged on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 2.39 a.m. within the confines of the 50th Precinct, which covers the Bronx neighborhoods of Kingsbridge, Marble Hill, Riverdale, Fieldston and Spuyten Duyvil. 

UPDATE Norwood Six Injures Five at 3514 Rochambeau Ave, No Injuries at Separate Olinville Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Six people are injured following a residential fire at 3514 Rochambeau Avenue by Bainbridge Avenue and East Gun Hill Road in Norwood on Friday afternoon, Feb. 14. An FDNY spokesperson said three were serious but non life-threatening and three were minor (including one firefighter). Most injuries were due to smoke inhalation. The fire is currently under control, according to the FDNY. Some videos of it can be seen here, here, here, here, and here, courtesy of local resident, Vincent.