Bronx Teen Shooting Linked to Ongoing Group Conflict

Two 17-year-old boys were shot and wounded in a broad daylight incident on East 176th Street in the Mount Hope/Tremont section of the Bronx on Thursday afternoon. Police believe the teens, who suffered neck and arm injuries respectively, were likely innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire. Witnesses and sources now suggest the violence may be tied to an ongoing conflict between local groups, with escalating tensions noted from the previous night. The suspect, described as dressed in all black, fired at least five shots from a distance before fleeing on foot. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, with police appealing for information. Despite a nearly 24% decrease in shootings across the Bronx this year, the 46th Precinct has experienced a slight uptick in such incidents, raising concerns about persistent gun violence.