NYPD officers shoot man following gunfight in the Bronx

New York City police officers shot a 49-year-old man, identified as Victor Soto, after a gunfight occurred near a daycare in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Monday afternoon.

According to officials, the incident began when Soto allegedly menaced customers inside a deli on Bainbridge Avenue by pointing a firearm at patrons. Officers patrolling the area observed Soto slamming the weapon against a glass window. When officers issued verbal commands to drop the weapon, Soto reportedly pointed the gun at them and opened fire while walking northbound.

Officers returned fire, striking Soto. He was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. No officers were injured during the exchange. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and police are continuing their investigation.