NYPD seeks suspect in Bronx shooting that injured two
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Police are searching for a suspect they say shot two victims in the Bronx on Sunday.
The shooting happened at around 4:09 a.m. in front of 2705 Morris Avenue, according to the NYPD.
Police say an unidentified male approached the two victims, brandished a firearm, and fired multiple rounds at them, striking one in the left elbow and the other in the right hand.
The two were taken to Saint Barnabas Hospital.
The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot northbound on Morris Avenue. Police describe the suspect as approximately 5'7'' and 190 pounds with long hair.
He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black jeans, and black sneakers. Police released the following surveillance images of the suspect.
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