Toddler grazed by bullet in the Bronx, suspect at large: Police

BRONX - A 2-year-old was shot in the hip in the Bronx Saturday, and police are in search of a possible suspect.

Police said it was just before 2 p.m. on East Fordham Road and Grand Concourse when a man was shooting at a group of men outside of Capital One Bank.

"First it was like pow, pow, and everyone kind of froze because you're like what is that? It could've been a motorcycle backfire," a witness said.

The men began running across the street towards the TD bank as the suspect fired multiple shots, according to witnesses. 

None of the shots hit the men, but rather a two-year-old who was walking with his mom in front of the bank. 

Cops say he was hit in the lower back. The bullet exited through his leg.

"That's devastating. That's something unheard of, especially in the daylight," a witness said.

The suspect was last seen on Creston Avenue wearing blue jeans and a red sweatshirt. The suspect is believed to be a man in his 30s. 

The toddler is in stable condition and is expected to survive. The boy is scheduled to undergo surgery, police said. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas said the shooting happened the day before the 2-year-old's birthday. 

"For anyone who lives in The Bronx, the unfortunate truth is this isn’t new," a woman said.

Shell casings were recovered from the scene where there is still an ongoing investigation. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.