Party at Bedford Park Eatery Leaves Two People Shot

POLICE SEAL OFF the corner of East 198th Street and Webster Avenue following a morning shooting that left two hurt.

Police are investigating a shootout that left two people injured following an all-night party at an event hall in Bedford Park.

Police say a suspect shot at four people inside a Jeep around 7 a.m. in front of M.B. Restaurant at the corner of Webster Avenue East 198th Street, hitting two people, a 31- and 19-year-old. The restaurant is directly across Sanctuary Grand Hall at 2773 Webster Ave. for an all-night party. The suspect followed the group out.

After being fired upon, the driver of the SUV drove down Webster Avenue where in collided wit a taxi.
Photo by David Greene

The car fled before any more victims were hit, but crashed at East 193rd Street and Webster Avenue. Paramedics rushed the two victims where they were listed in stable condition, according to FDNY.

It’s unclear why the perpetrator, who hasn’t been identified, fired shots inside the car. Police are investigating.

Questions have now been raised over why the event hall was opened since 7 a.m. The hall has since been closed.

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