Several innocent bystanders, including a 12-year-old girl, have been injured in a series of shootings in the Bronx. The girl, whose identity has not been disclosed, was struck by a stray bullet while walking with her aunt on Eastburn Avenue. Law enforcement sources have confirmed that the girl was shot in the shoulder, while her aunt was shot in the foot. Another man, aged 23, was also wounded in the thigh during the incident. All three victims were taken to St. Barnabas Hospital and are in stable condition. The police are currently investigating the circumstances leading up tot eh shootings.
The recent shootings in the Bronx have left innocent bystanders injured. On Saturday night, a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot multiple times at a Manhattan park. The incident occurred at the basketball courts in Riverbank State Park. The teenager was rushed to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. In another incident, a 5-year-old girl was critically wounded while riding in a car with her family on East 214th Street. The shooting was linked to a previous homicide, and the girl is currently recovering at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore.
During a Sunday briefing outside the hospital, the police assured the public that there would be closure in the case of the 5-year-old girl’s shooting. The incident took place during a vigil for a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed just one block away. NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell expressed confidence in resolving the case swiftly.
The recent shootings in the Bronx have raised concerns about public safety. Just a week prior, a 17-year-old boy was shot in the back near the Pearly Gates playground. Although the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening, the suspects remain at large. The police have released surveillance footage to aid in their investigation but have yet to make any arrests.
These incidents have had a significant impact on the Bronx community, leaving residents worried about their safety. The shootings have targeted innocent bystanders, including children, and have occurred during public gatherings and vigils.