Police discovered 21-year-old Jontay Davis lying face down behind Saint Barnabas Hospital at 4422 3rd Ave. at approximately 2:02 a.m. on Sept. 2 with a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators say he was likely shot elsewhere and was dropped off behind the medical center. EMS moved him into the hospital where staff attempted resuscitation but pronounced him dead. No arrests have been made and the probe remains ongoing. The shooting followed a drive-by in Allerton hours earlier that killed one person and wounded four others. Authorities are requesting confidential tips via Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X @NYPDTips.
According to police sources, cops discovered 21-year-old Jontay Davis lying face down behind Saint Barnabas Hospital, located at 4422 3rd Ave., at approximately 2:02 a.m. on Sept. 2. He had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Police say it does not appear he was shot there and was instead dropped off behind the medical center, where he was left to die.
The officers immediately called EMS, who rushed him inside, where St. Barnabas medical staff attempted to revive him. However, Davis could not be saved and was later pronounced dead. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Tuesday's shooting occurred hours after a drive-by incident in Allerton on Sept. 1 claimed one man's life and left four other people wounded.
Last week, Mayor Eric Adams pledged to flood the Bronx with 1,000 more cops while also calling for a mediation between gang members. Anyone with information regarding Tuesday's shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
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