Westchester County woman shot, killed in the Bronx as NYPD looks for suspect

A woman died after she was shot multiple times in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, according to police. Now, officers are looking for a suspect. 

The NYPD got a call about a woman assaulted just before midnight Monday on Murdock Avenue. Officers found a 39-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds to her abdomen.

Two bullets were recovered from the scene, police said. 

EMS personnel transported her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. She was identified as Julia Anderson from Mount Vernon. 

There have been no arrests as the investigation continues. Police have not released a description of the suspect. 

Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on X, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.