Janice R. Andrews
A shooting at a Bronx subway station today left one person dead and five injured in a terrible tragedy. A confrontation between two groups of teens on a northbound 4 train escalated and spilled onto the platform at the Mt. Eden Avenue station along Jerome Avenue, which led to the outbreak of violence.
A 34-year-old male was shot and killed, along with many other people, including a 14-year-old girl, a 15-year-old boy, a man and a woman in their 20s, and a 71-year-old man, according to law enforcement sources. The shooting started about 4:30 p.m.
According to reports, innocent passengers were caught in the crossfire after at least one person began fire while the train was still moving. Additional bullets were fired after the doors opened.
As soon as emergency personnel got on the site, terrifying video showed one victim—a teenage girl—being taken from the station to receive medical assistance.
As of right now, the offender is still at large and no arrests have been made. In addition to aggressively looking into the event, police are asking the public for any information that could help them apprehend the gunman.
Authorities are asking people to avoid the area around Jerome Avenue between Inwood Avenue and Townsend Avenue. The incident has disrupted subway trains along the 4 line.
Michael Kemper, the NYPD Chief of Transit, has promised the public that as soon as the culprit is captured, serious action will be done.
This is a story in progress; updates will be given when new information becomes available.
