Cops in the Bronx are on the hunt for a gunman who shot and killed a man just a block away from his home over the weekend, authorities said.
Carlos Rivera, 23, of Clay Avenue was slain after getting into an argument at around 2:52 p.m. on Aug. 25 outside of an apartment building located at 265 East 176th St. in Tremont, according to law enforcement sources said. The nature of the argument remains unknown and is under investigation.
But the squabble ended, police reported, when the suspect pulled out a firearm, took aim at Rivera and pulled the trigger. At least two bullets struck Rivera in the chest.
Officers from the 46th Precinct responded to the incident and found Rivera in serious condition. EMS rushed him to Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police describe the suspect as wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and red and black sneakers. He fled in a van.
No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or the perpetrator’s whereabouts 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 X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
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