Mother Used as Human Shield in Bronx Shooting: Six Injured

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Mother Used as Human Shield in Bronx Shooting: Six Injured

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Mother Used as Human Shield in Bronx Shooting: Six Injured

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A mother in her 40s was critically injured while being used as a human shield during a shooting at a Bronx convenience store.
Six people, including her 12-year-old daughter, suffered gunshot wounds when two assailants opened fire.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5 p.m. during a busy shopping hour in the G&W Grocery.
Authorities described the act as a "brazen and heartless attack" and are searching for the suspects who fled the scene.
New York City Police are investigating potential motives while assuring the victims will receive justice.

The incident, described by Interim Chief of Department John Chell, involved gunfire directed towards individuals outside the store, which escalated as shooters entered the crowded establishment. As panic ensued, one of those being targeted reportedly grabbed the mother and forced her in front of him to shield himself from the incoming shots. This resulted in her being shot in the stomach, while her daughter was injured in the leg. Chell noted that "innocent New Yorkers" were caught in an escalated violent event that reflects broader concerns regarding urban security. The New York Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact them. For more details, see the full coverage on USA Today and ABC News.