Suspect hospitalized with leg injuries after shooting outside a Fordham residence; no officers were struck
By Midtown Times Staff
THE BRONX, N.Y. (Midtown Times) — NYPD officers shot and wounded an armed man Monday afternoon after he allegedly opened fire on them outside a Fordham residence, according to law-enforcement sources familiar with the preliminary investigation.
The confrontation occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. outside 2657 Bainbridge Ave., within the 52nd Precinct.
Sources said the man fired at responding officers under circumstances that remain unclear. Police returned fire, striking him twice in the leg.
Emergency medical personnel transported the wounded man to a nearby hospital, where he was expected to survive. The officers were not struck by gunfire but were taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Investigators recovered a handgun at the scene, sources said. Authorities have not publicly identified the wounded man or explained what led to the confrontation.
The NYPD is investigating the officers’ use of force and the events preceding the shooting. Information remains preliminary and may change as additional evidence, including body-camera footage and witness accounts, is reviewed.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available
