Woman shot in the Bronx; pronounced dead but regains pulse, officials say

Editor’s note: The NYPD originally said the woman was shot in the shoulder. Story below.

MORRISANIA, the Bronx (PIX11) — A woman was shot in the Bronx on Thursday, according to police.

The 35-year-old woman was shot in the back around 5 p.m. by 1397 Franklin Ave., according to police.

The woman was pronounced dead by first responders on the way to the hospital but regained a pulse and is in critical condition, according to officials.

Additional information on a suspect or what led to the shooting was not immediately available.

PIX11’s Anthony DiLorenzo contributed to this story.

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