Two people were shot and a third injured last night at Devoe Park in the University Heights section of the Bronx. A Walk In The Park has learned that one of the victims was 17 -year old Edwin Liz. A source says the shooting may possibly be gang related.
At the time of the incident no Parks Enforcement Officers (PEP) were available for patrol in the Bronx. The Borough had no coverage after 7:00pm. - Geoffrey Croft
Bronx
Police say two people are dead and one is injured after a tripe shooting in the Bronx Thursday night, according to WPIX News.
Cops arrived at near the vicinity of West Fordham Road and University Avenue at Devoe Park just before 8 p.m.
Officers discovered three Hispanic men suffering gunshot wounds and EMS transported all the victims to St. Barnabas Hopsital.
Upon arrival, the two younger vicitms -- a 17-year-old and 22-year-old -- who were shot in the torso were declared dead.
The third victim, a 40-year-old, was shot in the leg and is listed in stable condition.
The names of the victims are pending proper family notification.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information is urged to call CrimeStoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. Tipsters can also submit information at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting CRIMES (274637) then entering TIP577.
Sad that someone can't safely walk through the park. This is most unfortunate.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in Woodrow Wilson Apartments facing devoe park in the 50's-60's. You never had to worry about walking in the park. It is very sad
ReplyDeleteI also grew up in the Woodrow Wilson apartments. You are right. You never had to worry about safety. Of course, in those days, everybody looked out for everbody.
Deletetoo bad it was a nice neighborhood when i was growing up.
ReplyDeletei grew up in woodrow wilson apartments and never had a problem with anything or anyone in the park. times were good then. seems as things have gotten out of hand. too bad.
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