New York City, NY – A shooting at a subway station in the Bronx left one man dead and five others injured during rush hour on Monday afternoon. The incident began as a verbal dispute between two groups that escalated into gunfire as the train pulled into the Mount Eden Avenue station.
NYPD officials addressed the unidentified gunman, vowing to catch the perpetrator responsible for the deadly shooting. First Deputy Commissioner of the NYPD Tania Kinsella assured the public that they will be brought to justice. The shooting is currently being investigated, and the police have released images of two males they are seeking to identify in connection with the incident.
Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene as “total pandemonium,” with passengers desperately trying to flee the train and onto the platform. One witness recounted hearing the gunshots and seeing children screaming, highlighting the panic and fear that gripped the station during the shooting.
The victims of the shooting include members of the two groups involved in the dispute, as well as bystanders who were caught in the crossfire. A total of six people were shot, with one man succumbing to his injuries at the scene. The surviving victims, including two teenagers, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
As of now, the shooter remains at large, and no arrests have been made. The weapon used in the shooting has not yet been recovered, and authorities are reviewing surveillance footage from the scene.
The NYPD has issued a strong message to the perpetrator, emphasizing that they are the “most wanted” and will be brought to justice. The public is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in identifying the individuals involved in the incident.