November 4, 2026 THE BRONX, NY A peaceful Tuesday night in the quiet Bronx neighborhood of Riverdale was shattered by an unimaginable domestic tragedy when a man fatally shot his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself—all while her horrified father listened helplessly on the phone.
NYPD detectives from the 50th Precinct are currently investigating the horrific incident as a suspected murder-suicide stemming from a violent domestic dispute.
Overheard on the Line: A Father’s Ultimate Nightmare
The tragedy unfolded just after 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, inside a fifth-floor apartment at 3950 Blackstone Avenue.
According to law enforcement sources, a panicked father dialed 911 after receiving a phone call from his 37-year-old daughter, Andrea Cantarini. During the call, he could hear his daughter screaming in terror, followed by the sound of what believed to be three rapid gunshots.
Moments later, a chilling voice came over the line.
“It’s over for her,” the boyfriend declared over the open phone line before the call went dead.
Horrific Discovery in the Fifth-Floor Bedroom
Officers from the 50th Precinct rushed to the Blackstone Avenue building and forced entry into the apartment. Inside the bedroom, police discovered a violent crime scene:
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The Victim: 37-year-old Andrea Cantarini was found lying unresponsive with a gunshot wound to her head.
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The Suspect: Her 38-year-old boyfriend was located nearby, also suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
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Medical Response: EMS units arrived on the scene shortly after, but neither could be revived. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives confirmed that a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered right next to the bodies.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Resources
Detectives remain on the scene as crime scene investigators gather forensic evidence and piece together the timeline leading up to the tragic encounter. Police have confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
