18-year-old dead after being shot multiple times in the face: NYPD

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LONGWOOD, The Bronx (PIX11) -- An 18-year-old man was shot and killed in Longwood Monday evening, according to the NYPD.

The shooting happened around 7:04 p.m. in front of 961 Rev James Polite Ave.

The 18-year-old sustained gunshot wounds to the head and torso, police say. He was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead.

Police say the victim did not have an ID on him. He was later identified as Joshua Sparrow.

Witnesses told police that there were possibly multiple perps fleeing. Investigations are ongoing and no arrests have been made.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.

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