On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 0147 hours, New York City Police Department (NYPD) police officers responded to a 911 call for a male, shot in front of 2765 Sampson Avenue, within the confines of the 45th Precinct / Police Service Area 8 in the Bronx.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 23-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the chest.
EMS responded and transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals / Jacobi, where he was pronounced deceased
Following proper family notification, the deceased has been identified as indicated.
Victim:
Shane Sanchez
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10465
There have been no arrests made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to visit the NYPD Crime Stoppers website, call their hotline at 1–800–577–TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1–888–57–PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by texting to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
Alternatively, a new NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app is now available for free to download on Apple iOS and Android devices.
All tips will be kept strictly confidential.
