Bronx Shooter Caught on Cam: One Down, Charges Filed

Webster Avenue in the Bronx turned violent back in June, and now Malcolm Hogue is facing the music. The 30-year-old is charged with blasting four shots into a crowd, leaving one man with a bullet in his ankle. This wasn’t a random act; Hogue, already a convicted felon for attempted murder, is now accused of illegally possessing ammunition – a charge that carries serious weight. The feds and the NYPD moved fast, and they’re letting everyone know it.

Surveillance footage is the key to this case. It allegedly shows Hogue, firearm in hand, walking down Webster Avenue on June 18th, surrounded by at least 20 people. He’s seen racking the slide – a clear escalation – before unleashing the gunfire. The crowd scattered, but Hogue didn’t immediately flee. Instead, the complaint alleges he circled back, brazenly searching for spent shell casings, trying to cover his tracks. That’s a rookie mistake, and it’s now evidence against him.

NYPD officers arrived to find chaos and a victim nursing a gunshot wound to the left ankle. They recovered a 9mm Luger shell casing at the scene, along with a bullet fragment extracted from the injured man. Ballistics will tie that casing and fragment directly to the weapon Hogue is accused of wielding. It’s a clean case, built on video and physical evidence, and federal prosecutors aren’t wasting any time.

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams didn’t mince words, praising the coordinated effort between his office, the FBI, and the NYPD. “This is about accountability,” Williams stated. FBI Assistant Director James Smith echoed the sentiment, highlighting the senseless danger posed by individuals who bring guns to crowded streets. NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban made it clear: anyone who commits gun violence in New York City will be relentlessly pursued.

Hogue appeared before Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker after his arrest. If convicted on the ammunition charge alone – possessing ammo as a convicted felon – he’s looking at a significant prison sentence. Add in the shooting itself, and the potential penalties skyrocket. The feds are making an example out of this case, sending a message to anyone contemplating similar acts of violence. This isn’t just about one shooting; it’s about reclaiming the streets and protecting the community.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Burkett is leading the prosecution, backed by the FBI’s General Crimes Unit and the NYPD. While Hogue is presumed innocent until proven guilty, the evidence presented in the complaint paints a damning picture. The investigation is ongoing, and the feds aren’t ruling out the possibility of additional charges. Stay tuned to Grimy Times for updates as this case unfolds.