Nelson Caban Killed in Drive-by on Bruckner Expressway

By Sasha Gonzales 
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Detectives are hunting the killer of a a 24-year-old man, who was fatally shot as he drove on the Bruckner Expressway Tuesday evening, authorities said.

The shooter took aim from a blue sedan shortly after 10:20 p.m., firing as the sedan pulled alongside the victim’s vehicle between Exit 7B and Exit 8 on the Bruckner, according to the NYPD.

The homicide victim, Nelson Caban, was pronounced dead at Jacobi Hospital.

Detectives are investigating whether road rage played a role in the killing.

Anyone with information is asked to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

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Sasha Gonzales is a Staff Writer for Bronx Justice News covering breaking news and crime. A Bronx native, Sasha is an avid photographer, museum-goer, and reader. She lives in Kingsbridge.