Bronx man fatally shot steps from his own home: cops
A tragic incident occurred in the Bronx as a man was fatally shot on the sidewalk near his home following an argument. Amaury Carrion, 46, was found with three gunshot wounds, two in the abdomen and one in the chest, outside a home on Reverend James A Polite Avenue near East 164th Street in Longwood. Carrion, who lived just a few doors down from where the shooting took place, was rushed to Lincoln Hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident, with no arrests made at this time. Witnesses reported hearing two men arguing before the shots were fired. Police are searching for a suspect described as a man wearing a white or gray hoodie who fled the scene on a bicycle heading northbound on Reverend James A Polite Avenue.
The gruesome scene was marked by white towels stained with blood and a New York Yankees baseball hat left on the ground. NYPD detectives cordoned off the area as they began their investigation into the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.
The community is shaken by this senseless act of violence, and residents are encouraged to come forward with any information that may aid in solving the case. The authorities assure confidentiality for all tips provided, whether through phone calls or online submissions. Let us come together as a community to support the investigation and seek justice for Amaury Carrion and his loved ones.
