"An unidentified person fired multiple shots and then fled the scene. Authorities have not announced any arrests or released further details about possible injuries. NYPD Crime Stoppers shared a wanted alert on X describing the case as "WANTED FOR RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT" and stating that the suspect fired multiple rounds in front of 708 Nereid Avenue before taking off."
"This stretch of Nereid Avenue has seen serious violence before. In 2022, a teenager was found shot near the corner of Nereid and Matilda Avenues, as reported by amNewYork, underscoring repeated gun incidents in the area."
"Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or submit tips at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. The department notes that tipsters may be eligible for up to $3,500 if information leads to an arrest and indictment."
A shooting occurred early Monday morning at 708 Nereid Avenue in the Wakefield section of the northern Bronx. An unidentified suspect fired multiple rounds and fled the scene around 4:50 a.m. The NYPD's 47th Precinct is investigating the incident. Crime Stoppers issued a wanted alert for reckless endangerment. The area has experienced previous gun violence, including a 2022 shooting near Nereid and Matilda Avenues. Under New York law, reckless endangerment charges can range from misdemeanor to felony depending on severity. The public is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers with information, with potential rewards up to $3,500 for tips leading to arrest and indictment.
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