BRONX, NY – A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed early Thursday morning outside a local playground in the University Heights neighborhood.
Fatal Shooting in University Heights
The violent incident occurred just after midnight outside the Aqueduct Lands Playground. Police officers responding to the scene discovered the victim, identified as Reyna Caceres, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head.
Emergency medical services rushed Caceres to a nearby hospital, where she was tragically pronounced dead.
Investigation Underway
The circumstances leading up to the encounter remain unclear. As of Thursday morning, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has not released any descriptions of potential suspects, and no arrests have been made.
Detectives are actively canvassing the area around the playground for:
- Surveillance footage from nearby buildings
- Witnesses who may have seen or heard unusual activity around midnight
How to Help
Local authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. Any detail, no matter how small, could help detectives generate leads in this ongoing investigation.
