Man shoots himself after attempted robbery in the Bronx; 2 flee scene

A man has shot himself after an attempted robbery in the Bronx on Tuesday morning, police said.
A man has shot himself after an attempted robbery in the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Photo credit Citizen Video App

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A man shot himself after two suspects attempted to rob him in the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

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Authorities said the incident happened at 999 Southern Blvd. in the Longwood section of the borough at 1:42 p.m. at a jewelry store.

The victim was shopping at the jewelry store when two men came in and removed a chain from the victim before he pulled out a gun and shot himself, police said.

The two suspects fled the scene in a white vehicle while the victim was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

Cops said the victim is also in custody at the hospital though the reason is unclear at this time.

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