The investigation continues into a Bronx shooting on Wednesday night that left a man dead and three others seriously wounded.
Police said the gunfire erupted at about 6:36 p.m. on Dec. 27 outside of the Gourmet Deli near East Tremont Avenue and Southern Boulevard.
Officers from the 48th Precinct responded to initial reports about the quadruple shooting.
Police sources say that all four victims were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital where one of the victims, a 28-year-old, was pronounced dead after being shot in the chest. A 27-year-0ld man who was shot once in the leg and 46-year-old man who shot once in the torso are also not expected to survive their injuries. The fourth victim, a 25-year-old man who was shot in the left arm is expected to recover, sources close to the investigation said.
While details regarding exactly what led up to the bloodbath remain sketchy, police say they are seeking a gunman who they describe as man with a dark complexion sporting dreadlocks who fled westbound on East Tremont Avenue on foot.
Cops cordoned off the immediate area of the shooting while they investigated. At least five rounds were found at the scene.
No arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation, police said.
Anyone with information regarding the deadly shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
