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Duo sought after shots fired at East Tremont playground

Police say two unidentified men were in the playground when one of them fired several rounds from a gun toward a group of people.

Molly Bruton

May 24, 2026, 6:59 AM

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Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men wanted after gunfire was reported inside the Bathgate Playground on Saturday.

Police say at approximately 5:05 p.m., two unidentified men were inside the playground when one of them fired several rounds from a gun toward a group of people. No injuries were reported.

Both men left the area and got into a dark‑colored sedan that was last seen going northbound on Bathgate Avenue.

The first individual is described as a light-complexioned man last seen wearing a red sweater, a black T‑shirt, black pants, and black sneakers. The second individual is also described as a light-complexioned man, he was last seen wearing a light blue sweater, a white T‑shirt, white and black pants, and black sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1‑800‑577‑8477.

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