Suspect wanted for attempted murder outside Bronx apartment building arrested

It was reported to police that on Monday, September 19, 2022, at approximately 0545 hours, in front of 365 East 204th Street, an unidentified individual chased a 31-year-old male on foot and discharged a firearm multiple times striking the 31-year-old male victim in the back, chest, ear, and hand.
It was reported to police that on Monday, September 19, 2022, at approximately 0545 hours, in front of 365 East 204th Street, an unidentified individual chased a 31-year-old male on foot and discharged a firearm multiple times striking the 31-year-old male victim in the back, chest, ear, and hand.

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department has announced the arrest of 39-year-old Darren Monroe. Monroe was wanted for a September shooting outside an apartment building in the Bronx.

According to police, on Monday, September 19, at approximately 5:45 am, Monroe chased and shot a 31-year-old man in front of 365 East 204th Street.

He chased his victim on foot and discharged a firearm multiple times, striking the 31-year-old male victim in the back, chest, ear, and hand. The victim was transported by EMS to St. Barnabas Hospital in critical but stable condition.

He fled the scene in a gray colored sedan westbound on Bedford Avenue.   

Monroe was charged with Attempted Murder, Assault, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and Reckless Endangerment.