BRONX, N.Y. — A 23-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx on Sunday afternoon following a verbal altercation, according to police.
The incident occurred on August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:52 p.m. when officers responded to a 911 call reporting a person shot at 265 East 176th Street in the Mount Hope neighborhood, within the confines of the 46th Precinct. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim, identified as Carlos Rivera, had been shot twice in the chest by an unidentified individual after a verbal dispute.
The suspect fled the scene heading eastbound on East 176th Street. Rivera, who resided at 1744 Clay Avenue, was transported by EMS to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the NYPD.
