In the early morning hours of Monday, July 28, 2025, a tragic event unfolded in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx that claimed the life of 22-year-old Gabriel Alvarez. The male victim had recently moved to the Bronx from Stratford, Connecticut, and was working at a health clinic. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. in the vicinity of 500 Brush Avenue, near the entrance to Ferry Point Park. Police responded to a 911 call reporting that two individuals had been shot. Upon their arrival, they discovered Alvarez with gunshot wounds to his armpit and shoulder.
Alongside Gabriel Alvarez, another man, Adam Waldropt, was also found at the scene with gunshot wounds. Both men were rushed to Jacobi Medical Center in critical condition, but tragically, they both succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead. The initial investigation suggested that the shooting may have been connected to a car meetup that was taking place in the area just before the shots were fired.
Investigators at the scene recovered thirteen shell casings and five live rounds, indicating the intensity of the violence that had transpired.
In the immediate aftermath, the New York Police Department began a search for two suspects who were seen fleeing the scene on a moped, their faces obscured by ski masks. As the investigation progressed, the police released images of seven individuals they were seeking in connection with the double homicide. This group consisted of six males and one female who were reportedly in a black 2012 Nissan Sentra. Descriptions of the wanted individuals were circulated to the public in an appeal for information.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, and as of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in the case. The friends and family of Gabriel Alvarez and Adam Waldropt were left to mourn their sudden and violent deaths. The incident also raised concerns about safety in the area, particularly as it was the second shooting to occur near Ferry Point Park in just two days. The community was left shaken by the loss of two young men as authorities continue their search for those responsible.
