Nearly 20 members of two violent gangs in the Bronx have been arrested for their involvement in a series of shootings that left one man dead and multiple others injured. According to officials, the incidents occurred between May 2021 and May 2025, with gangs treating neighborhoods like battlegrounds, resulting in innocent bystanders being caught in the crossfire. One notable case includes the shooting of a 75-year-old man, injured during an attack that targeted a rival gang member.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasized the gangs’ blatant disregard for public safety, as some suspects boasted about their violent acts on social media. The investigation led to the seizure of 15 firearms, aiming to curb rampant gun violence amid a backdrop of decreasing overall crime rates in the city. Bronx DA Darcel Clark underscored the urgency for community solutions, highlighting the risks of losing an entire generation to violence.
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