22-Year-Old Man Murdered in the Bronx

Police search for suspects after fatal shooting on Bronxwood Avenue

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:34pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the evidence of a fatal shooting.A single spent shell casing left at the scene of a fatal shooting serves as a stark reminder of the gun violence plaguing parts of the Bronx.NYC Today

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, police responded to a 911 call of a male shot in front of 3724 Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. Officers found a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim, identified as Ricardo Bygrave, was transported to the hospital in critical condition but later pronounced deceased. The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrests have been made.

Why it matters

Violent crime, particularly gun violence, remains a major concern in the Bronx, with the borough consistently ranking among the highest in New York City for homicides and shootings. This latest incident highlights the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of violence and improve public safety in the community.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred around 9:22 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in front of a residential building on Bronxwood Avenue. Officers responding to a 911 call found the 22-year-old victim, Ricardo Bygrave, with a gunshot wound to the head. Bygrave was rushed to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in critical condition but later pronounced dead by hospital staff.

  • The shooting occurred around 9:22 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • Police responded to a 911 call at the scene.

The players

Ricardo Bygrave

A 22-year-old Bronx resident who was the victim of the fatal shooting.

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What’s next

The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline or submit a tip through the mobile app.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the persistent challenge of gun violence in the Bronx and the need for continued community-based efforts to address the root causes and improve public safety in the borough.