UPDATE Williamsbridge: 26-Year-Old Man Dies following Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have released a photo and video of a person of interest, sought for questioning following the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx. As reported, on Friday, March 18, at approximately 1.31 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an aided person at 3559 Holland Avenue in Williamsbridge. Upon arrival, officers observed a 26-year-old man, unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the torso. EMS responded and transported the man to Jacobi Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The medical examiner was due to determine the cause

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached surveillance video and photo who is sought for questioning regarding a fatal shooting that occurred in the vicinity of Tremont, located in the 48th precinct, in December 2021. It was reported to police that on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at approximately 9.08 p.m., the victim, a 31-year-old man, was in front of 2001 Arthur Avenue, when he was approached by an unidentified man and shot in the right side of the chest. The shooter then fled on foot to parts unknown.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD confirm a 17-year-old male was shot in Norwood on Tuesday, March 15. The incident was reported at around 8 p.m. at 3366 Decatur Avenue. The youth was shot in the leg and brought to Jacobi Medical Center in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing. A female resident of the building who declined to be identified said of the incident on Tuesday night, “Someone was shot in front of my building about a half hour ago, after several shots were fired. My building has cameras all over the building, even outside and in the courtyard.” She later

Police have confirmed a 63-year-old man has died following a road collision in the Wakefield section of The Bronx. Police said officers responded to a 911 call on Monday March 14, at approximately 10.06 p.m. regarding a motor vehicle collision, which involved a gas-powered scooter, in the vicinity of East 241st Street and Richardson Avenue, in Wakefield. Upon arrival, the responding officers encountered an unconscious 63-year-old man, unconscious and unresponsive, lying on the roadway with trauma to the head. EMS responded to the location and transported the aided man to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a winter operations advisory for Wednesday, March 9, beginning at 6 a.m., in advance of expected snowfall. A winter operations advisory is the department’s lower level winter weather message, as opposed to the higher level “snow alert.” Following warm temperatures earlier in the week, snow is expected to fall throughout the day Wednesday. Accumulation on pavement is not likely, but a coating to two inches may accumulate on unpaved surfaces. This could lead to slick, dangerous conditions and impact the collection of trash and recycling. DSNY officials said

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached surveillance video and photos who is sought in connection to an attempted gunpoint robbery that occurred just north of the Baychester neighborhood. It was reported to police on Sunday, March 6, inside 3431 Baychester Avenue (Bodega), at approximately 10.53 a.m., an unknown man entered the location, pulled out a gun and approached a 27-year-old male victim. The gunman demanded the victim’s property but the victim resisted, and began to fight with him. The victim was able to flee the location on foot

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Police confirm that two people have been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a man inside a Perry Avenue apartment in the Norwood section of The Bronx. Police officials said officers responded to a 911 call regarding an assault inside an apartment at 3135 Perry Avenue in Norwood, located in the 52nd precinct, on Friday, March 4, at approximately 3.09 a.m. Upon arrival, they observed a 29-year-old man, unconscious and unresponsive, with stab wounds to the neck and chest. EMS responded to the location and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. Two individuals, who were also inside

By DAVID GREENE

Police confirm a man and woman were killed, and two other passengers were injured following a 3-vehicle collision that took place on the Cross Bronx Expressway on Friday, and shut down the busy roadway for nearly five hours. Members of the FDNY carried out a prolonged rescue of those trapped in one mangled vehicle, while members of the NYPD Crash Investigation Squad (CIS) investigated the cause before the roadway could be cleared and reopened for morning traffic. The crash took place on the westbound Cross Bronx Expressway at Rosedale Avenue, located in the very northern part of the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photograph who is sought in connection to an assault that occurred in Norwood. It was reported to police that on Saturday, Feb. 19, at approximately 2 a.m., in front of Mar & Tierra, a restaurant and bar located at 3236 Bainbridge Avenue, a 30-year-old male victim, working as security for the business, was approached by another man who was exiting the location. The man struck the victim with a glass bottle, causing a laceration to his right eye and face. The victim suffered