Photo courtesy of the NYPD
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection with a non-fatal shooting, as reported, that occurred in Kingsbridge Heights.
Police said that, as reported, on Thursday, Nov. 6, at around 00.08 a.m., an unidentified person fired a gun, striking a 27-year-old female victim in the back, and a 42-year-old male in the right hand in front of 2561 Briggs Avenue. They said EMS responded and transported both victims to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition. They said the suspect fled the scene eastbound on foot along Briggs Avenue.
Police said the suspect is described as female, has a medium complexion, a slim build, and long hair. They said she was last seen wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt, and tan pants.
To read our initial story on the shooting, click here.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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