One dead, several others injured in gunfire at Bronx park
Aug. 24, 2025, 11:16 a.m.
Two gunshot victims were found at the scene, while other victims made their way to nearby hospitals by private means.
One person was killed and at least four others were injured after gunfire erupted in a Bronx park Saturday night, the NYPD said.
Four people were taken into custody, the NYPD said in a statement, but there was no immediate word on any arrests.
Police said they received calls of multiple people being shot around 7:30 p.m. at Burke Avenue and Wickham Avenue near Haffen Park.
Police on Sunday said 32-year-old Jaceil Banks of Summit Avenue in the Bronx died of his injuries.
He was found at the scene with a gunshot wound to chest, and pronounced dead at Jacobi Hospital. Also discovered at the scene was a 17-year-old girl, who was transferred to Jacobi with a gunshot wound to her face. She was in critical condition.
Three other gunshot victims, all in stable condition, were transferred to local hospitals privately: a 30-year-old male arrived at Jacobi with a gunshot wound to his back; a 29-year-old female arrived at Jacobi with a gunshot wound to the back; and a 42-year-old male arrived at Montefiore Hospital with a gunshot wound to his arm.
CBS2 reported the violence broke out as a basketball tournament was underway. The NYPD on Sunday referred to an “event” in the park, but provided no further detail.
The NYPD said its investigation continues.
This article was updated with additional information from the NYPD.
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