A 12-year-old boy died Saturday evening after being shot in the Bronx, authorities reported. The gunfire also wounded two men.
The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Elliot Place, near the Grand Concourse in the Mt. Eden neighborhood, according to police.
The child was struck in the left shoulder and transported to Lincoln Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have not yet identified the shooter or the intended target of the gunfire.
The two wounded men, aged 25 and 34, were shot in the buttocks and foot, respectively. Both were taken to Bronx Lebanon Hospital and are listed in stable condition. Law enforcement has not made any arrests and has not provided suspect descriptions.