Police hunt for gunman who shattered man's femur during Bronx July 4 cookout | amNewYork
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A gunman allegedly shot a 37-year-old man in the Bronx during a July 4th cookout incident. The shooting occurred just after midnight at Britton Street and Barker Avenue, with the victim struck in the left leg. He was taken to Jacobi Hospital, where it was revealed that his femur had been shattered. The investigation is ongoing as no arrests have been made. The suspect, described as having short hair and a dark beard, was last seen in identifiable clothing, and police are seeking information from the public.
According to police sources, the incident unfolded just after midnight during an Independence Day celebration. The 37-year-old victim was standing on the corner of Britton Street and Barker Avenue when a man carrying a plastic bag in one hand and a firearm in the other fired one shot, striking the victim in the left leg.
EMS rushed the wounded man to Jacobi Hospital, where doctors discovered the bullet had shattered his left femur. He was listed in stable condition.
Police have released surveillance images of the gunman who allegedly shot and wounded a man in the Bronx during a July 4th cookout. Detectives have released surveillance footage of the alleged gunman captured sometime after the shooting took place.
He is described as having short hair and a dark beard. He was last seen wearing a black and white shirt, blue jean shorts, black and white sneakers.
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