Two men were injured after a gunman opened fire near the busy West Farms Square–E Tremont Avenue subway station in the Bronx on Thursday evening, prompting bystanders to flee for safety.
According to the NYPD, the shooting occurred shortly after 6 p.m. near West Farms Square. Surveillance footage from the area showed a man approaching the plaza before firing multiple shots toward a group of people.
Police said a 20-year-old man was shot in the leg, while a 31-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the buttocks. Both victims were taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition and are expected to recover.
Investigators have not yet determined whether the two men were specifically targeted or were caught in the gunfire. Police secured the area following the shooting and searched for evidence as the investigation continued.
No arrests had been announced as of early Friday, August 7, and authorities are continuing to search for the gunman.
