WABCMon, June 1, 2026 at 9:14 PM UTC

Police are searching for a suspect after a 69-year-old man was shot in the Bronx on Monday, according to officials.

The victim was shot once in the arm and once in the torso shortly before 3:30 p.m. on East 170th Street and Fulton Avenue in the Claremont section, according to police.

He was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital where he’s expected to recover.

Police say a male suspect was last seen fleeing from the scene.

No further details have been provided.

This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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