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2 Shot on New Year’s Day

New Year’s Shooting Wounds 2 in Bronx

The NYPD is searching for these two men in connection with a double shooting on New Year's Day.

The NYPD is searching for these two men in connection with a double shooting on New Year's Day. -Photo by NYPD


By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice

January 3, 2024


BRONX - Two men were shot in broad daylight during a New Year’s Day shooting in the Bronx, the NYPD said.


At around 3 pm on January 1, two men were standing at the corner of East 194th Street and Bainbridge Avenue. Cops said two other men approached the group and both opened fire. 


Cops said a 21-year-old victim was shot in the left leg. A 22-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the right foot. EMS rushed both men to St. Barnabas Hospital where they are listed in stable condition.


The gunmen ran off in an unknown direction.


The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspected gunmen. The first suspect was last seen wearing a blue North Face jacket and a black hoodie underneath. He also wore dark pants and white and blue sneakers.


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The second suspect was seen wearing a black bubble jacket and black hoodie underneath. He wore a black balaclava to cover his face.


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.

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Location: Bainbridge Ave & E 194th St, Bronx, NY 10458, USA

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