35-year-old man shot in the chest outside firehouse in the Bronx: police
HIGHBRIDGE, The Bronx (WABC) -- Police are investigating after a man was shot near a firehouse in the Bronx on Friday.
NewsCopter 7 flew over the scene at West 167th Street and Ogden Avenue, located right outside the FDNY Engine 68 Ladder 49 firehouse in the Highbridge section.
FDNY officials say they received a report of a shooting just before 4 p.m.
As NewsCopter 7 flew over the scene, a victim could be seen being taken away on a stretcher and placed into an ambulance.
Police say the 35-year-old male victim suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.
He was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln where he's listed in stable condition.
The suspect is described as a male wearing dark clothing and a face mask.
There are no arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.
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