October 16, 2026 THE BRONX, NY An ordinary evening in the Bronx erupted into sudden horror when gunfire tore through a neighborhood street, leaving a young girl injured and a community reeling in shock.
At approximately 8:25 p.m. on October 10, tension flared near the intersection of Tratman Avenue and St. Peters Avenue. According to police reports, a group of unknown individuals was gathered in the area when one person suddenly pulled out a firearm and opened fire, unleashing multiple rounds into the night.
As panicked bystanders scattered, the gunfire claimed an innocent victim: a 12-year-old girl standing nearby.
A Shocking Crime Leaves a Child Injured
The young victim suffered devastating injuries, taking direct hits to both her torso and right foot. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported the injured child to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. Miraculously, medical staff report that she is currently in stable condition, though the physical and psychological trauma of the incident will carry long-lasting effects.
Following the burst of violence, the group responsible fled the scene at high speed, heading westbound on Tratman Avenue toward parts unknown before police could arrive.
NYPD Releases Chilling Surveillance Footage
In a urgent effort to bring the shooters to justice, the NYPD has released surveillance camera video capturing two key individuals from the group involved in the incident. Investigators are combing through the footage and appealing to the public to help identify those responsible for bringing violent crime to the neighborhood's streets.
How You Can Help Catch the Suspects
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who recognizes the individuals in the video or has any information regarding the October 10 shooting to step forward immediately. Community tips can be submitted anonymously through the following channels:
