On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at approximately 1945 hours, New York City Police Department (NYPD) police officers responded to a 911 call for an assault at 601 Oak Terrace, within the confines of the 40th Precinct in the Bronx.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 17-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds to the back. EMS responded and transported the aided to NYC Health + Hospitals / Lincoln in critical condition, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Following proper family notification, the deceased has been identified as indicated.
Victim:
Xavier Navarez
address withheld
Bronx, NY 0454
There have been no arrests made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1–800–577–TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1–888–57–PISTA (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.
