NYPD officers shoot man in Bronx after he fired at them, police say

Giulia Heyward

Published Nov 2, 2026 at 4:53 p.m. ET

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Giulia Heyward

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NYPD officers shot a man in the Bronx on Monday afternoon after he fired at them, police said.

The shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. near 2657 Bainbridge Ave. in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx, police said. The NYPD advised the public to avoid the area and expect road closures and delays.

A firearm was recovered at the scene, authorities said. Officials said the man was shot in the leg and taken to a hospital in stable condition.

The NYPD plans to hold a news conference in the coming hours to provide more information about the shooting.

Charles Lane contributed reporting.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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Giulia Heyward

Giulia Heyward is a breaking news reporter on the Day-Of desk. She previously worked at NPR, as a breaking news reporter, and the New York Times, as a reporting fellow on the national desk. Her work has also appeared in CNN, The Atlantic and Politico. Got a tip? Email [email protected] or more securely on signal at 917-715-1458.

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