NYPD: Officers, armed suspect exchange gunfire in the Bronx
NEW YORK -- Two men are in custody and a search for a third is underway after shots were fired in the Bronx on Wednesday.
Police say there were two rounds of gunfire.
Officers were responding to the first around 5 p.m. at Union Avenue and 167th Street in the Morrisania section.
When they arrived, they tried to stop and question three men. One remained while two took off.
During that foot pursuit, police say one of the fleeing suspects pulled out and fired a gun.
Witnesses say these shots were fired toward officers. Detectives say those officers returned fire.
Two streets were cordoned off as a gun was seen on a garbage can.
"I'm very scared right now to be here ... Get up in the morning, go to work and come see this? I'm scared," said a man who lives in the building where the gun was found.
The parking lot where the officers were seen running was closed off and evidence markers were on the pavement. It's unclear how many shots were fired.
Thankfully, no one was hit and there were no injuries.
Those living on the quiet street are now left with questions.
"I don't understand why people think it's OK to pick up a gun and why we have the exposure with our young community," one person said.
Police have two people in custody. Charges are yet to be determined along with a motive for the initial round of gunfire.
