Cops searching for gunman in Bronx argument that escalated to shooting

Security cameras captured images of the suspect.
Security cameras captured images of the suspect. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police are searching for a man who shot another man after an argument in the Bronx earlier this month.

The unidentified shooter was arguing with a 26-year-old man on June 2 around 9:37 p.m. near the intersection of Burke and Bouck avenues in Laconia, according to officials.

The attacker allegedly shot the man once in the left leg before fleeing on foot.

Emergency responders rushed the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in stable condition.

Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Anonymous tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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