‘Grimace’ Gunman Pistol Whips Bronx Bodega Worker
By Staff Reporter
Bronx Voice
April 27, 2026
BRONX, NY - A purple hoodied gunman and another man are being sought for pistol whipping one bodega worker and beating another with a chair during a violent robbery in the Bronx.
According to police, the incident took place in the early morning hours of April 22, 2026, inside a neighborhood bodega located at 3128 Villa Avenue within the 52nd Precinct. What began as a routine overnight shift quickly turned into a frightening and dangerous situation for two store employees.
Authorities say that at approximately 3:00 a.m., two unidentified individuals entered the store. The situation escalated almost immediately. Police report that the suspects displayed a firearm, creating a tense and threatening environment for everyone inside.
During the robbery, violence broke out. One suspect allegedly struck a 27-year-old employee in the head with the firearm, while the second suspect attacked a 22-year-old employee using a chair. Despite the severity of the assault, both victims declined medical attention at the scene.
The suspects then proceeded to steal property from the store, taking the victims’ cellphones and making off with approximately $250 from the cash register. After committing the crime, both individuals fled on foot, heading southbound on Villa Avenue.
Now, investigators are turning to the public for help.
Community cooperation is critical in cases like this. If you have any information related to this incident, you are encouraged to contact authorities. Even small details could make a significant difference in identifying those responsible.
The NYPD has not yet released detailed descriptions of the suspects, but images and video captured during the incident may provide crucial leads. Officials are hopeful that with public assistance, the individuals involved will be quickly identified and brought to justice.
Anyone with information regarding 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 at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.
All calls are confidential.
Stay tuned for updates as more details emerge about this bold New York City robbery investigation involving two suspects and injured store workers.
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