A 15-year-old boy is recovering in stable condition after being shot in the right leg in Concourse Village, Bronx, just before midnight on June 5, 2025. The incident occurred outside a building on Exterior Street. According to police, two men wearing hooded sweatshirts were seen fleeing the scene and are currently being sought in connection with the shooting.

This shooting adds to a troubling pattern of gun violence involving minors in the Bronx. Just weeks ago, a 15-year-old boy was critically wounded in a shooting outside the King Towers public housing complex in Harlem. Earlier this year, a 16-year-old girl was fatally shot in the head near a Bronx schoolyard, caught in the crossfire of a gang-related dispute.

The Concourse Village neighborhood, located in the southwestern section of the Bronx, is part of the 44th Precinct’s jurisdiction. While the area has seen a decline in crime rates over the past few decades, recent incidents suggest a resurgence in violence, particularly among youth.

Community leaders and residents are calling for increased safety measures and resources to address the root causes of youth violence. Efforts include advocating for more after-school programs, mentorship opportunities, and community policing initiatives. The NYPD continues to investigate the shooting and urges anyone with information to come forward.

As the investigation unfolds, the community remains on edge, hoping for swift justice and a renewed commitment to ensuring the safety of its young residents.