FILE – A crime scene in Manhattan
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A woman is fighting for her life after being shot in the Bronx late Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
According to police sources, officers from the 41st Precinct rushed to 1397 Franklin Avenue in Morrisania after shots were fired around 4:30 p.m. Law enforcement sources report that arriving officers found a 35-year-old woman on the sidewalk fighting for her life with a gunshot wound to the shoulder.
Emergency services took the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where her condition remains critical.
Initial reports indicate the suspect may have been wearing a ski mask, but the exact circumstances of the shooting remain unclear.
Police are asking the public to stay away from the scene while the investigation continues. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information about this shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages will be kept confidential.
