Crime
40-year-old Kavon Reid killed in Bedford Park shooting
On Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2024, a 40-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx.
The victim, identified as Kavon Reid, was shot multiple times in the chest and leg near the intersection of East 198th Street and Pond Place.
Police responded to the scene and found Reid collapsed on East 198th Street and Bainbridge Avenue.
He was unconscious and unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The NYPD Crime Scene Unit is investigating the incident, and no suspects are currently in custody.
This morning, a large-scale altercation erupted at Roseville High School, prompting immediate safety measures.
The school is now under a shelter-in-place order, meaning all students and staff are required to remain in secure locations as the situation is managed.
The disturbances began less than an hour ago with a series of fights, escalating quickly across campus.
Reports indicate that several students, primarily young women, were involved in the altercation, and a number have already been taken into custody in handcuffs.
Local law enforcement is on site, working alongside school officials to restore order and ensure the safety of all individuals on campus.
Further details about the cause of the unrest and any injuries have yet to be disclosed.