Police said there were no reported injuries following shots fired in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx in the early hours of Friday, May 2, further to unconfirmed reports of a possible shooting. They separately confirmed further to an unconfirmed report of a person shot in Norwood later but still in the early hours of Friday morning that there were no injuries reported.

 

A police spokesperson said that at 1.58 a.m. at Valentine Avenue and East Fordham Road in Fordham Manor, there was no shooting and no person shot. The spokesperson added, “It was an emotionally disturbed person who called 911.” Read our latest health check on how to manage anxiety here and our previous health check on managing our mental health here.

 

Separately, the spokesperson confirmed, further to a separate unconfirmed report on the Citizens’ App of a person shot at 3435 Gates Place in Norwood at around 4.49 a.m. on Friday, that it was a “falsified call.” The spokesperson said, “A 12-year-old caller was on the phone stating that he heard possible gunshots. Officers arrived on scene and canvassed the area, couldn’t find anything, no reports of any shootings, nobody at the hospital, nothing going on.”

 

The spokesperson added that a 911 operator had said it was a 12-year-old who had called but police couldn’t confirm if the age of the child was correct, just that it was “a child caller.”

 

If you are looking for more some mental health support, here are some resources from Montefiore Health System and your community that can help:

Montefiore Behavioral Health Virtual Urgent Care

Having a tough time? Get mental health support by video:

https://www.montefiore.org/virtual-urgent-care

 

Crisis Text Line

https://www.crisistextline.org/

Connect with a volunteer crisis counselor via TEXT message. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor.

 

In Person Services

Montefiore Behavioral Health Center at Westchester Square – Child and Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Program

For ages 4 and up

2527 Glebe Avenue, Bronx NY, 10461

Phone: (718) 904-4476

Adult primary care services are also available at this location.

 

Moses Campus – Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Program

For adults aged 17.5 and up

111 East 210th Street, Klau 1, Bronx NY, 10467

Phone: (718) 920-4295

 

Moses Child Outpatient Psychiatry Program

For children aged 4-17.4

3340 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx NY, 10467

Phone: (718) 696-3011

 

On-Track New York

Adolescents and young adults ages 16-30 with early psychosis

111 East 210th Street, Klau 1, Bronx NY, 10467

Phone: (718) 920-4295

Ask to speak with the On-Track NY outreach specialist

 

Wakefield Campus – Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Program

For adults aged 17.5 and up

4401 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx NY, 10470

Phone: (718) 304-7050

 

Wakefield Child Outpatient Psychiatry Program

For children aged 4-17.4 years old

4401 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx NY, 10470

Phone: (718) 304-7100

 

The “Take the Moment” campaign encourages us to participate in open dialogues, cultivate empathy and understanding, and access resources on our journey towards mental wellness. For more information about the Take a Moment campaign, check out the NAMI website here, and for more information about dealing with stressful and overwhelming situations click here.