UPDATE Fordham Heights: 21-Year-Man Shot in Head, Arrest Made

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 17-year-old male has been arrested on murder chargers following the shooting of a 21-year-man in the head in Fordham Heights in late October. As reported at the time, police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot at 2253 Ryer Avenue, located in the 46th precinct, on Sunday, Oct. 24, at approximately 8.49 p.m. Upon arrival, they observed the man, lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head. EMS also responded and transported the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have confirmed that two people have been arrested and charged with attempted murder regarding a non-fatal shooting that occurred inside a barber shop in Norwood in October. As reported, the NYPD had been seeking the public’s assistance identifying two individuals seen in the attached surveillance video who were sought for questioning regarding the non-fatal shooting in Norwood, located in the 52nd precinct. On Friday, Oct. 22, at approximately 6.45 p.m. inside a barber shop located at 250 East Gun Hill Road, a 22-year-old male victim was sitting in a barber chair when the two unidentified individuals entered

Redefining American Greatness, Courtesy of Bronx Community College

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On Friday morning, Oct. 22, students, faculty, and staff of Bronx Community College will collaborate in a community service event dedicated to cleaning up what they describe as one of the most beautiful campuses in The City University of New York college network. Volunteers should gather under the Meister overhang at 8:30 a.m. to check-in and receive a team assignment to a designated area on and around the campus perimeter. Teams will set out by 9 a.m. to tackle litter and improve the campus grounds. According to the organizers, all volunteers must be in compliance with the CUNY/BCC vaccination

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating the man seen in the attached photo who is sought for questioning in connection to a murder that occurred in August 2021 in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx. On August 13, at approximately 4.09 p.m. police responded to a call regarding an assault that occurred inside 2550 Bainbridge Avenue, as reported. Upon arrival, officers observed a 21-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his body, lying unconscious and unresponsive inside the location. EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There were

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached video who is sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 50th precinct. It was reported to police that on Tuesday Oct. 19, at approximately 11.25 p.m., at a residence in the vicinity of Cannon Place in Van Cortlandt Village, an 85-year-old man was attempting to enter his home when he was approached by an unknown individual who displayed a firearm and demanded money. When the victim refused the demand, the assailant kicked the victim,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying eight individuals seen in the attached video who are sought for questioning in connection with a robbery that occurred in Fordham Manor, located in the 52nd precinct. On Tuesday, Oct. 12, at approximately 9.22 p.m., the individuals approached a 21-year-old man in front of 4 West Kingsbridge Road. They proceeded to kick him, punch him and slash him in the face with a cutting instrument. They also stole the victim’s Android cellphone, before fleeing the location. EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital in stable condition.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police from the 52nd precinct are investigating the slashing of a 14-year-old boy in Williamsbridge Oval Park in Norwood which took place over the weekend. The NYPD confirmed that on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 4.40 p.m., a 14-year-old boy was playing basketball [in the specified park, located at 3224 Reservoir Oval E.] when a male assailant approached him and slashed him on the cheek. The victim was removed to Jacobi Medical Center in stable condition. According to the victim’s mother, whose identity we are not disclosing, the assailant is known to the victim as they were former classmates

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department seeking the public’s help finding the unidentified individual seen in the attached photo and video who is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in Bedford Park, in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at approximately 8.47 a.m., a 2-year-old girl was exiting 230 East 198th Street with her mother when an unidentified woman approached her from behind, pushed her to the ground and caused her head to strike the pavement. The assailant fled on foot, northbound on Valentine Avenue. The victim was transported

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the vehicle in the attached video and photo who is sought for questioning regarding a non-fatal shooting that occurred on the border of Fordham Manor and University Heights, in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Friday, Oct. 8, at approximately 6 p.m., a 16-year-old male victim was at the corner of West Fordham Road and Andrews Avenue, when an unidentified vehicle driver struck the victim’s moped with his car. The victim fled on his moped, riding