29-year-old shot dead while resisting robbery attempt in Bronx Deli
In the early hours of Sunday, tragedy struck at the heart of the Bronx as a 29-year-old man, identified as Stefon Barnes, lost his life while valiantly resisting a gunman attempting to rob him inside Tremont Gourmet Deli in East Tremont.
The incident unfolded at approximately 4:20 a.m., casting a somber shadow over the neighborhood.
According to eyewitnesses and preliminary reports from law enforcement, Barnes was confronted by the assailant within the confines of the deli, situated on E. Tremont Ave. near Marmion Ave.
What commenced as a routine attempt at robbery quickly escalated into a life-threatening altercation as Barnes adamantly refused to succumb to the assailant’s demands.
The confrontation erupted into a harrowing struggle, resonating with chaos and fear within the confines of the deli’s walls. In the midst of the scuffle, Barnes sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg, a tragic consequence of his courageous stand against the perpetrator.
Despite the swift response of emergency medical services, Barnes was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where his injuries proved fatal, leaving a community in mourning and loved ones grappling with unimaginable grief.
As the investigation into the incident unfolds, law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing leads in an effort to apprehend the perpetrator responsible for this senseless act of violence.
The assailant, whose identity remains undisclosed at this time, fled the scene of the crime, leaving behind a trail of devastation and unanswered questions.
In the wake of this tragic loss, the community is left to reflect on the inherent dangers that persist within their midst and the profound impact of one individual’s courageous stand against adversity.
As candles flicker in vigil and condolences pour forth, the memory of Stefon Barnes serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and spirit that define the human experience, even in the face of unspeakable tragedy.
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