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Bronx Gunman Sought After Fatal Shooting Stemming from Dispute

Police are investigating the Eastchester shooting that left a 39-year-old man dead, with the suspect still at large and evidence recovered from the scene.

The NYPD Crime Scene Unit investigates a shooting outside 3300 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx, where an unidentified 39-year-old man was fatally shot on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (Kerry Burke / New York Daily News)

Overview

  • A 39-year-old man was fatally shot in the chest following a dispute in the Bronx's Eastchester neighborhood on May 1, 2025.
  • The shooting occurred outside 3370 Baychester Ave. around 3:46 p.m. after a physical altercation, according to law enforcement.
  • Police describe the suspect as a Black male wearing a brown and white sweatsuit who fled the scene on foot and remains at large.
  • Officers recovered a knife and ballistic evidence at the scene, which are being analyzed as part of the ongoing investigation.
  • The 47th Precinct has seen a 35% rise in shootings this year compared to 2024, with homicides increasing from one last year to five so far in 2025.