Several U.S. marshals injured in Bronx shooting, 1 suspect killed

A suspect was shot dead at the scene, another was taken to hospital.

Several U.S. Marshals were injured in a shootout with a suspect in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, New York, on Friday morning.

Shots were fired on Avenue Ely around 5:30 a.m.

The marshals were rushed to Jacobi Hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.

A suspect, Andre Sterling, was shot and killed at the scene, law enforcement officials told ABC News.

He was wanted for shooting a state soldier in Massachusetts on Nov. 20, police said, and was facing charges of assault with a weapon with intent to murder, possession of a firearm, assault and battery with a gun, theft of a motor vehicle and unauthorized. the use of a motor vehicle. He also had two additional warrants in Massachusetts on charges including identity fraud, A & B on a cop, don’t stop for police and others. He was also wanted in Wyoming on narcotics charges.

A second suspect involved in the shooting was taken to Jacobi Hospital for treatment.

This is a developing story.