In the late hours of September 7, 2026, a burst of gunfire shattered the night in the Highbridge section of the Bronx, forever altering the lives of three individuals. Forty-three-year-old Curtis Quinones was in front of an apartment building on University Avenue when the shots were fired. In the chaotic moments that followed, it became clear that Quinones had been gravely wounded, struck in the head by a bullet. Two women who were with him were also caught in the barrage of bullets.
A 52-year-old woman was grazed in the leg, and a 65-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to her leg.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, transporting all three victims to Lincoln Hospital. While the two women were listed in stable condition, Quinones's injuries were far more severe. For nearly a week, he fought for his life, but the damage was too extensive. Curtis Quinones succumbed to his injuries, his life tragically cut short by an act of violence that unfolded on a Bronx street. The incident was part of a spate of overnight violence that saw at least four people shot across New York City.
The investigation into the shooting that claimed the life of Curtis Quinones is ongoing. Police have identified him as the deceased but have not yet made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and the person or persons responsible are still at large. The case remains an open investigation as authorities continue to seek answers and justice for Curtis Quinones and the two women who were also victims of this violent encounter.
