Man killed in shooting near Bronx Zoo

THE BRONX (WABC) -- A man has died after being shot in the head just feet from the Bronx Zoo.

Bullets rang out shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday along East 182nd Street on the western edge of the zoo, near the back of the gorilla forest.

Police have not released the victim's name, but say he was 29 years old.

The suspect was believed to be wearing a yellow coat.

There is no word yet on a motive for the shooting.

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