Horrific Night in the Bronx: Scooters of Death Unleash Carnage

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**Scene of the Crime**

In a chilling incident on Tuesday evening, four people were shot on a Bronx street corner around 6 pm.

**Violent Attack**

  • Two scooters approached the victims.
  • Passengers on the back drew guns and opened fire.
  • Approximately 10 shots were fired.

**Victims and Suspects**

  • Three victims, aged 23-37, suffered leg wounds.
  • A 29-year-old man was shot in the chest and legs and later died.
  • The suspects wore masks and hoodies and fled on the scooters northward.
  • One suspect is in custody, but his involvement is yet to be determined.

Investigation and Context

**Motive Unclear**

Investigators are still examining whether the victims were targeted or if the shooting was gang-related.

**Community Response Team deployed**

In response to the incident, the NYPD has deployed a Community Response Team to aggressively target criminals on scooters.

**Vehicle Impoundment**

Since January 1st, the NYPD has seized 9,500 vehicles, including scooters, dirt bikes, and ATVs, from the streets, with 2,500 being in the Bronx.

Tragedy Amidst Police Losses

**Two Officers Killed**

Just days before the Bronx shooting, the NYPD lost two officers, Michael Jensen of the Syracuse Police Department and Lieutenant Michael Hoosock of the Onondaga Sheriff’s Office, to a vehicle pursuit and shooting.

**Call to Action**

The NYPD urges the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious individuals or activities to help keep the community safe.

Additional Information

  • The status of the surviving victims remains unclear.
  • The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected.
  • The Associated Press contributed to this report.