BRONX – A 55-year-old driver was shot and killed early Thursday near the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx, police said.
The incident marks one of the first shootings of 2026.
What we know:
Officers say they responded to a 911 call around 6:54 a.m. where they found a man with a gunshot wound to the head near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Emergency medical services pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
Police identified the driver as Issa Mbolo-Isac, 55, from the Bronx.
Police identified the driver as Issa Mbolo-Isac, 55, from the Bronx.
What we don’t know:
Investigators said the man was believed to be a livery cab driver, though it was not immediately clear whether he worked for a ride-hailing service such as Uber or Lyft.
No arrests have been made, and police said no motive or suspect information was immediately available.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
The Source: This report is based on information from police.