An off-duty parole officer in the Bronx shot and critically wounded a gunman who allegedly opened fire at a nightclub early on Monday morning, police reported.
amNewYork email newsletter
The investigation continues into the gun violence that erupted inside The Kutty Lounge at 2525 Boston Road in Allerton at about 1:45 a.m. on Sept. 2., in responding to a 911 call of a man shot, found a 37-year-old man conscious and alert with a gunshot wound to his right leg. Nearby, they also located the wounded gunman, believed to be 40 years of age, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his torso.
Based on a preliminary investigation, police believe the gunman had been bounced from the nightclub moments earlier, only to return and unleash a barrage of bullets that left the 37-year-old man wounded.reported was a patron at the nightclub — then intervened and opened fire on the gunman. Police said the suspect then retreated to a nearby vehicle, which he crashed shortly thereafter.
EMS rushed both wounded men to Jacobi Hospital. Police said the gunman was listed in critical condition, while the 37-year-old man was in stable condition. The off-duty parole officer was not reported injured.Through Aug. 25, according to the , the 49th Precinct had logged 12 shootings year-to-date — three more than the number tallied at the same point in 2023.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bronx Animal Care Center remains on schedule to open in 2025, Officials hold 'Topping Off'Construction of the massive $92 million animal shelter by the Bay Plaza Mall in the northeast Bronx is well underway, with officials holding a “topping off” ceremony earlier this month. Workers broke ground on the city-funded project, officially called the Bronx Animal Care Center, in May 2023. City officials at the “topping off” ceremony on...
Read more »
Bryce Harper Has Interesting Reaction to His Walk-Off Single on MondayThere might have been a celebration going on after Bryce Harper hit his walk-off single for the Philadelphia Phillies, but he had an interesting reaction when talking about the hit.
Read more »
Community members cool off at splash pads on a hot MondayFor the little ones who don't go to school, the splash pads were busy on Monday.From Hilliard to Dublin, kids were running in and out of the water to stay cool.
Read more »
Monday Morning Lights: What to know as Bay Area’s high school football season kicks offOur writers share personal stories about prep football. El Cerrito’s Fresno-state bound transfer QB expected to play Friday. Good news at Santa Teresa after break-in. Plus, early look at Week…
Read more »
Blue Supermoon rises Monday, kicking off four months of lunar spectaclesThe first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion.
Read more »
Democratic National Convention kicks off MondayThe Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago.
Read more »