Gunman Shoots Two Bystanders In Bronx

Published on January 30, 2017, 10:25 am
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Police are asking the public’s help finding a gunman wearing a hoodie emblazoned with the word “vintage” who shot two innocent bystanders at a Bronx nightclub, cops said Sunday.

Gunman Shoots Two Bystanders In Bronx

The angry clubgoer opened fire after a fight in the Blu Lounge on Webster Avenue by E. 175th Street in Mt. Hope at about 3:00 a.m. Saturday, cops said.

He pulled out a gun and opened fire, shooting a 21-year-old man inside the club, cops said. He then left the club and fired again, hitting a woman in the leg, police said.

Both victims survived their wounds.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1800577TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 188857PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers’ website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All tips will be kept strictly confidential.

 

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