A 39-year-old Mount Vernon woman was shot and killed late Monday night in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, just steps from the Westchester County border, according to the New York City Police Department.
Police identified the victim as Julia Anderson, a Mount Vernon resident who lived less than a mile from the scene of the shooting. Authorities say Anderson was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest shortly before midnight near the intersection of Murdock Avenue and Nereid Avenue. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Investigators recovered multiple pieces of evidence at the scene, including shell casings near a black Jeep that had been struck by gunfire. The vehicle’s front passenger-side window was shattered by bullets.
Residents who live nearby told local media they heard two gunshots followed by a woman screaming for help moments before police arrived. Witnesses also reported seeing a moped speeding away from the area immediately after the shooting, although investigators have not confirmed whether the rider was involved in the homicide.
At this time, the NYPD has not released a description of a suspect or announced any arrests. Detectives are continuing to investigate what led to the fatal shooting and are asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline.
The killing has drawn attention in Mount Vernon because the shooting occurred just across the city line in the Wakefield neighborhood, an area frequently traveled by residents of southern Westchester.
Black Westchester will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as additional information becomes available, including any announcements regarding arrests, funeral arrangements, or community responses.
