4 people shot outside NYCHA Mott Haven Houses in the Bronx, police say

Monday, December 12, 2022
Police: 4 people shot outside Bronx NYCHA complex
Police: 4 people shot outside Bronx NYCHA complexFour people were injured in a shooting outside of the New York City Housing Authority's Mott Haven Houses in the Bronx on Monday. Darla Miles has the story.

MOTT HAVEN, the Bronx -- Four people were injured in a shooting outside of the New York City Housing Authority's Mott Haven Houses in the Bronx on Monday, according to a preliminary police investigation.

Police say a gunman opened fire shortly after 12:30 p.m. on East 141st Street.

A 38-year-old man was shot in the abdomen, a 39-year-old woman was shot in the leg, and a 41-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and abdomen.

All three were taken to Lincoln Hospital but were expected to survive, according to police.

A fourth victim, a 53-year-old apparently homeless man, walked himself into Lincoln Hospital.

Police said he was shot four times.

So far, police have made no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.

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