Suspect Allegedly Opens Fire on Police; No Officers Injured in the Incident
Fauzia J. Choudhury:
— New York City police officers shot and wounded a man who allegedly fired at them following an altercation in the Bronx on Monday afternoon, November 2, 2026, according to police and CBS News New York.
The incident occurred near Bainbridge Avenue and East 194th Street in the Fordham section of the Bronx. Officers responded to reports of a disturbance involving an armed individual at a nearby deli.
According to the NYPD, officers encountered the suspect outside the establishment and ordered him to drop his weapon. The situation escalated when the man allegedly opened fire on the officers, prompting them to return fire.
The suspect was struck by police gunfire and transported to a nearby hospital. His injuries were reportedly not life-threatening, and he is expected to survive.
No police officers were injured during the shooting. Authorities recovered a firearm at the scene.
Police secured the surrounding area as investigators collected evidence and examined the circumstances leading up to the confrontation.
The suspect’s identity and any potential criminal charges had not been released at the time of reporting. Investigators are continuing to examine the initial altercation and the circumstances surrounding the exchange of gunfire.
The investigation remains ongoing.
