1 Man Killed, Another Wounded in Bronx Shooting

One man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in the Bronx early Sunday, authorities said.

According to police, officers responding to a call of two men shot inside a car on the corner of Adee and Ely avenues in Baychester found a 23-year-old with a gunshot wound to the head and an 18-year-old shot in the leg.

The 23-year-old was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police have identified him as Jordan Jackwett, of Baychester. The 18-year-old remains in the hospital in stable condition, authorities said.

An initial investigation revealed that an unknown male on foot fired several rounds into the car with the two men inside, police said.

No arrests have been made and police have yet to release a description of the suspect.

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