July 7, 2025 BRONX, NY – A 21-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot in the neck just steps from the entrance of a public swimming pool in the Bronx on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 3:30 p.m. outside the popular Crotona Park Pool, sent shockwaves through the community enjoying a summer day.
New York Police Department (NYPD) officials confirmed that shots rang out on Fulton Avenue, directly adjacent to the Crotona Park Pool, located at Fulton Avenue and 173rd Street. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he remains in critical condition.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and police have not yet made any arrests. Detectives are actively investigating the incident, piecing together what transpired in the moments before the gunfire erupted.
The Crotona Park Pool, a popular summer destination, operates daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a scheduled cleaning break from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The timing of the shooting, shortly after the cleaning break began, raises questions about potential witnesses and the immediate impact on pool-goers.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward as the investigation continues.
