FORDHAM, The Bronx (PIX11) — A police-involved shooting occurred in the Bronx on Monday afternoon, according to the NYPD.
The shooting happened at a deli located at 2657 Bainbridge Ave. at around 3:24 p.m., according to officials.
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Victor Soto, 49, has been taken into custody by police, according to investigators.
Investigators say it started in the deli, where Soto allegedly pointed a firearm at people following a dispute. He then went outside and slammed his weapon at a deli window.
Two officers who were on patrol in a police car ordered Soto to drop his weapon, according to investigators. Soto ignored their commands and pointed and allegedly shot at police, investigators say.
The shooter attempted to flee while allegedly firing behind him, according to officials. He was then struck by officers and was taken into custody.
He was sent to a local hospital and is expected to live, according to officials. No other injuries were reported.
One person was hospitalized in a police-involved shooting in the Bronx, according to officials. (Credit: Citizen)
Video from Citizen App shows a heavy presence of NYPD and other first responders in the area.
Soto has a history of eight arrests that include multiple alleged assaults and criminal possession of weapons, according to police
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