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25-Year-Old Man Killed in Hunts Point Shooting; Suspect Flees on Moped

Authorities’ failure to secure arrests has intensified calls from community leaders for tougher gun-crime measures.

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Overview

  • Officers responded to a 911 call near 729 Bryant Avenue around 8:15 p.m. after witnesses reported gunfire
  • The victim was rushed to Lincoln Hospital but succumbed to multiple torso wounds
  • Detectives are canvassing the Hunts Point neighborhood and reviewing surveillance footage to identify the black-clad shooter
  • This shooting is the latest in a series of Bronx gun violence incidents that have escalated over the past year
  • Community groups are demanding targeted interventions and increased policing to address the surge in firearm attacks