A 61-year-old man was shot in the left leg during an attempted robbery in the Williamsbridge neighborhood of the Bronx. The suspect, described by police as a man last seen wearing all black clothing and a black face mask, approached the victim near the corner of Bronxwood Avenue and East 221st Street around 4 p.m. on Saturday. According to investigators, the suspect demanded the man’s bookbag. When the victim resisted the theft, the suspect fired a shot before fleeing the area on foot. Emergency responders transported the injured man to Jacobi Hospital, where his condition was not immediately specified. News crews observed blood and a discarded towel at the scene before police cleared the location. Local residents reported hearing a loud gunshot followed by screams, prompting a neighbor to call 911. While the investigation remains ongoing, law enforcement has not yet released a dedicated tip line but is actively seeking public assistance in locating the armed suspect. Community members have expressed concern over the rising violence, with neighbors urging an end to the shootings. Police continue to canvass the area and review available evidence as they work to apprehend the individual responsible for the weekend shooting. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the precinct directly.