NEW YORK — A teacher inside a Bronx classroom was grazed by a bullet that came through a window Wednesday.
Police said a 33-year-old teacher was inside Angelo Patri Middle School, preparing for the first day of school, when a stray bullet came in through a sixth-floor window.
The teacher was grazed on the arm, taken to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries and then released, police said.
One other teacher was also inside the classroom at the time, but they were not injured, according to police.
Police said there were no children inside or outside the school at the time.
Detectives said the school was not targeted and believe the gunshot was fired from a long distance away, although it’s unclear where, and police say there are no suspects just yet.
Extra school safety presence expected at Angelo Patri Middle School for first day of school
One parent of a student at the middle school told CBS News New York’s Zinnia Maldonado said the incident has left her and her 13-year-old son nervous for the first day of school Thursday.
“A lot of kids coming here. This is worrying us because we both hear what is happening in some other states, something like this, crazy,” parent Hassatou Barry said.
“The detective bureau is working diligently to try to determine where exactly this round came from and who fired this round. We’re currently searching all rooftops nearby, looking for both ballistic evidence and video evidence. We’re asking anyone for information. Please call 1-800-577-TIPS,” said Chief Louis Deceglie, NYPD commanding officer of Bronx detectives.
In response to the shooting, the Department of Education released a statement saying in part, “This egregious display of violence is both upsetting and reprehensible … We will provide additional support to this school community.”
Police said students and staff can expect a heavier school safety presence Thursday, out of an abundance of caution.
