In a tragic incident at the Mount Eden subway station in the Bronx, one person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting that took place on Monday evening. The incident unfolded at approximately 4:38 p.m. on the platform of the 4 train at Jerome Avenue.

According to the police, the victims include four men and two women who were shot during the altercation on the northbound train, which later spilled out onto the platform. Shockingly, some of the injured individuals were innocent bystanders who were present on the platform when the shots were fired.

Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, with the Fire Department reporting that four out of the five injured individuals suffered serious injuries, while one sustained minor injuries. Tragically, one of the males succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with around a dozen people present on the platform, including children, when the gunshots rang out. The witnesses recounted hearing multiple gunshots and seeing people running in panic. They also mentioned hearing the screams of two children. Fearing for their safety, witnesses sought refuge by taking cover downstairs in order to escape the commotion.

Law enforcement authorities are currently conducting a search for two suspects believed to be responsible for the shooting. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. The police are expected to provide further details about the shooting in a news conference at the scene.

Footage from the area depicted a significant presence of police and emergency personnel at the Mount Eden subway station. While train services are still operational, the station is being bypassed in both directions. Northbound trains have been redirected to use the express track between 149th Street-Grand Concourse and Burnside Avenue.

This shocking incident serves as a grim reminder of the need to address and prevent such acts of violence within public spaces. The community and authorities alike are left mourning the loss of life and hoping for the swift apprehension and justice for those involved in the shooting.