Malik Bright, 22, was shot and later died after a May 11, 2022 evening attack in the Bronx. At about 6:45 PM police responded to a 911 call for shots fired near East 164th Street and River Avenue and found Bright with two gunshot wounds to the back of his head. He had been walking past the entrance to Mullaly Park and was reportedly running away when struck. Emergency crews transported him to NYC Health + Hospitals / Lincoln, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on May 13, 2022.

The investigation remained active and led to the arrest of a 17-year-old male, Miguel Gonzalez, who was charged with murder and criminal possession of a firearm in connection with Bright’s death. Those charges are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

If anyone witnessed the shooting near Mullaly Park that evening or has information about what led to the attack, please share what you know.