Rebuilding The Bronx
News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local
Crime
Weather
Taking Action
beWell
The East End
Crime Files

Police: Bronx dad fatally shot in the back

Police say they're investigating a shooting Tuesday night that left a Bronx father dead outside of the Melrose Houses. Officials say Andrew Maldonado, 24, was found shot in the back. They say one of

News 12 Staff

•

Jul 20, 2016, 3:57 PM

•

Updated

Share:

Top Stories

00:37
Screenshot 2026-05-25 112554

Two men killed in two unrelated violent attacks in the Bronx

01:48
IMG 3105

Better and brighter weather this week for the Bronx

01:57
RTBXUniversityAveFireMLamorte6pm_2026-05-25-18-39-07

Family displaced, at least 1 injured following Highbridge apartment fire

NYPD Generic

Off‑duty NYPD executive involved in Hudson Valley shooting

01:22
BX6PMJODIMEMORIAL_2026-05-25-19-06-15

Annual City Island Memorial Day parade draws large crowds

00:20
BXE181stStAveShotsFired5252611A_2026-05-25-11-22-48

Bicyclist wanted for firing shots in Belmont

01:29
Screenshot 2026-05-25 112611

Bronx drivers hit the road for Memorial Day weekend travel

02:10
BXRebuild519_2026-05-19-06-42-03

From homelessness to homeownership: Bronx man buys first co-op after yearlong journey

02:03
bronxschoolclosingCM_2026-05-21-17-23-48

Bronx charter school closure leaves teachers without pay, families searching for answers

02:35
Screenshot 2026-05-25 082239

KIYC: Brothers blocked from visiting dying mother, warn others to plan ahead

01:41
BX11AMHOMICIDE_2026-05-24-11-15-13

Police: 29-year-old man shot and killed in Unionport

Screenshot 2026-05-25 070222

The Cost Of: Summer Barbecue Season

01:03
BXSAMZOOBITEAL_2026-05-24-19-34-36

Bronx Zoo animal keeper 'nipped' by crocodilian reptile

00:30
BX7ADUOSOUGHT_2026-05-24-07-04-56

Duo sought after shots fired at East Tremont playground

AP26144405873510

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

02:03
BX7AMORRISFIRE_2026-05-23-07-06-35

Man dead, two women hurt after fire rips through Morris Heights apartment building

02:05
BX11AMSAMMEMORIAL_2026-05-24-11-19-48

'I'm staying put.' High gas prices frustrate Bronx drivers during Memorial Day weekend

00:28
BeachNoon0620NJLE_2024-06-20-12-26-44

NYC beaches open for summer season; lifeguards on duty daily

Madison Square Garden MSG

NYPD cancels Madison Square Garden watch parties, cites safety concerns

02:11
websteraveshootingunionCM_2026-05-22-22-05-02

FDNY EMS union says Bronx ambulance shooting highlights daily dangers for paramedics

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices