Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, shooting: Man, 35, shot at medical center as cops hunt shooter on the run
A MAN was shot in the arm at a New York City hospital with police now searching for the gunman.
The shooting happened “in the vicinity” of the emergency room waiting area at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, according to authorities.
Video showed New York City Police Department patrol cars and crime scene tape surrounding an entrance to the building around 1pm local time.
The shooting stemmed from an argument between three men in a crowded waiting area, local NBC affiliate WNBC reported.
Police said a 35-year-old man was shot in the arm, though it was unclear if he was shot inside or outside the hospital.
The victim was in stable condition as officers searched for the suspect, who was last seen running from the area in blue jeans and a red shirt.
A more detailed description of the shooter was not immediately available.
The hospital was locked down as a precaution, WNBC reported.
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At least three shots were fired and the shooting was believed to be a targeted, isolated incident, according to the news outlet.
An emergency alert went out to residents asking them to avoid the area near the hospital if possible.
Traffic delays and road closures were expected as police investigated.
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