Bronx Archives

Bronx apartment: Mother, son dead; girl left alone

NEW YORK, NY – In the Bronx, a somber discovery has left a community in mourning after a woman and her son were found dead in their apartment, with a young girl surviving the ordeal. The unsettling events transpired on East 231st Street in Wakefield, where neighbors had previously reported hearing distressing cries. The deceased, a 38-year-old mother and her eight-year-old son who required extensive care due to disabilities, were found lifeless by responding officers. …

Bronx Gang Members Charged in Series of Shootings

NEW YORK CITY, NY – In a significant move against gang violence, law enforcement in the Bronx has indicted 20 individuals accused of terrorizing the West Farms neighborhood. These alleged gang members are linked to various violent crimes, including a murder and numerous shootings, which have put countless residents and bystanders in danger. The Bronx District Attorney announced that the individuals had been a menace in the area for over four years, creating an atmosphere …

Hunt for Gunman Continues After Deadly Drive-By Shooting Near Bronx Zoo

BELMONT, N.Y. — Authorities are on the hunt for a suspect following a deadly shooting incident near the Bronx Zoo in New York City on Monday afternoon. Police reported that a 27-year-old man was discovered fatally shot in a vehicle at the intersection of East 183rd Street and Southern Boulevard in the Belmont area. According to law enforcement, the shooting occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m., with emergency response teams arriving to find the victim suffering …

Cyclist killed in Bronx bus collision

NEW YORK, NY – A tragic accident in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx claimed the life of a cyclist late Tuesday night. Authorities reported that a 57-year-old man riding a bicycle was fatally struck by a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bus at the intersection of East 140th Street and Brook Avenue. The collision occurred around 10:45 p.m. when the bus, which was not carrying any passengers at the time, turned onto Brook Avenue, …

Bronx shooting leaves one dead

NEW YORK, NY – A fatal shooting unfolded outside a deli in the Bronx on Monday night, turning a heated argument into a tragic incident. The confrontation ended when a gunman opened fire, fatally wounding a 56-year-old man in the chest. Authorities are now on the hunt for the suspect involved in the shooting. The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. at the intersection of East 187th Street and Crotona Avenue in the Belmont section of …

Bronx Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Brutal 2020 Assault on Young Girl in Mott Haven

New York — A Bronx man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a brutal assault on a young girl in the Mott Haven neighborhood during the tumultuous summer of 2020. The violent incident, which took place amid the broader social unrest and pandemic anxieties, has prompted conversations about safety and justice in the borough. The convict, whose name has not been disclosed in respect to the privacy of the …

Avian Flu Outbreak Claims Lives of 15 Birds Across Queens and Bronx Zoos Amid Citywide Poultry Market Shutdown

New York, NY – A recent outbreak of avian flu has caused the deaths of 15 birds at notable zoological parks in Queens and the Bronx, prompting state authorities to take decisive action in an effort to curb the virus’s spread. Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered the closure of live poultry markets across the city, citing the urgent need to protect both wild and domesticated birds from further infection. The Wildlife Conservation Society reported that …

Tragic Morning in the Bronx: Career Criminal Arrested After Fatal Stabbing of 14-Year-Old Boy on His Way to School

New York, NY — A deeply disturbing sequence of events unfolded in the Bronx this past week resulting in the death of a 14-year-old boy, and leaving a community grappling with grief and anger. 29-year-old Waldo Mejia has been arrested in connection with the murder of Caleb Rijos, who was tragically killed on his way to school. Early Friday morning, as Rijos was en route to Bronx Leadership Academy, he was assaulted in an unprovoked …

Tragedy Strikes in the Bronx: Teen Dead, Another Injured in Public Shooting Incident

New York — Tragedy struck the Bronx on Friday evening when gunfire erupted, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old boy and the wounding of a 17-year-old. The incident unfolded in the Highbridge area, prompting a rapid response from local authorities after a distress call related to an assault was received at 5:48 p.m. Police arriving at Macombs Road near Cromwell Avenue discovered the two teenagers, both suffering from severe gunshot injuries. According to officials, …

Early Morning Robbery in the Bronx: Man Assaulted and Robbed of Valuables, Suspects At Large

Bronx, NY — A brutal early-morning robbery on Saturday left a 36-year-old man wounded and divested of several valuable belongings, including a designer fanny pack and jewelry, after he was attacked by two assailants near 1406 Ogden Avenue. The assault, which police say took place at around 4:15 a.m., began after a confrontation between the victim and the suspects. The attackers used a bottle to strike the victim’s head and repeatedly punched him in the …