Two young men were killed in a brazen early-morning shooting in Throggs Neck. At about 6 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, 22-year-old Gabriel Alvarez, who had recently moved to the Bronx from Stratford, Connecticut and worked at a health clinic, was shot in the armpit and shoulder near 500 Brush Avenue by the entrance to Ferry Point Park. A second victim, Adam Waldropt, was also shot; both men were taken to Jacobi Medical Center in critical condition and later died.

Investigators recovered thirteen shell casings and five live rounds at the scene. Police responding to a 911 call said two people were shot; two suspects were seen fleeing on a moped with ski masks, and later images of seven people — six males and one female — linked to a black 2012 Nissan Sentra were released as part of the inquiry. No arrests have been announced and motive remains under investigation. This was the second shooting near Ferry Point Park in two days, leaving the community alarmed.

If anyone knew Gabriel Alvarez, Adam Waldropt, or saw activity around Ferry Point Park that morning, please share what was seen or heard.