Man Shot Inside Bronx Deli

Argument Ends in Gunfire 

The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with a shooting inside a Bronx deli. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice

March 1, 2024

BRONX - Cops are looking for a gunman who opened fire inside a Bronx deli striking a man multiple times.

At around 7:30 pm on February 29, two men got into an argument inside a deli at 656 Westchester Avenue. Cops said as the dispute got heated, the suspect pulled out a handgun and fired off multiple rounds.

Cops said the victim was repeatedly hit. 

The gunman then ran out of the store and jumped into a dark gray Mazda SUV with Texas plate SDR2899, cops said.

EMS rushed the victim to Lincoln Hospital where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds. 

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The NYPD released surveillance video inside the deli in Melrose. The suspect was seen dressed all in black including a face mask.

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.