Dueling Gunmen Shoot it Out in Bronx

Cops are looking for this man in connection with duel shootings in the Highbridge section of the Bronx.

By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

March 10, 2023

BRONX - Cops are looking for a gunman who opened fire into a group of people in the Bronx. A second gunman then opened fire on the first gunman but neither shooter could hit the target.

At around 12:35 pm on March 8, a man approached a car in front of 1217 Sherman Avenue in Highbridge and pulled out a handgun. He opened fire at group of men in front of the location. As the gunman tried to walk away another man ran up to him and opened fire. 

The first gunman who was being shot at fled on foot down Sheridan Avenue. The second gunman hopped into a dark vehicle and drove off in the opposite direction. 

Despite the number of bullets fired in opposite directions no one was injured. 

The two gunmen and a third man who was part of the group were all captured on surveillance video. 

The first gunman is described as a man with a dark complexion He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black baseball cap and dark pants. 

The second gunman is a man with a light complexion. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, dark pants and white sneakers. 

A third suspect is said to be a man with a light complexion. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants and dark sneakers.

Anyone with information in regard 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 CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 

All calls are strictly confidential.