A cane-toting man sparked up a conversation with a guy on the street in The Bronx on Saturday — and shot him before disappearing into the night, police said.
The incident unfolded around 8:45 p.m., when the shooter walked up to his 38-year-old victim in front of 1550 University Ave. in Morris Heights and struck up a conversation, cops said Sunday.
It’s not clear if the two men knew each other.
The cane-wielding gunman started a conversation with his 38-year-old victim in Morris Heights, then shot him and fled, police said. DCPI
“As the victim walked away, the individual followed him, displayed a firearm and fired multiple rounds, striking the victim about the body,” the department said.
“EMS responded and transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.”
The NYPD is still looking for the shooting suspect. DCPI
The gunman fled eastbound and remains on the loose, police said.
The motive behind the shooting is unclear.
The NYPD is now asking for help to find the shooter, who is seen on police surveillance footage with a salt-and-pepper beard, glasses, a wood cap and a dark long overcoat.
Cops said he is between 5’10” and 6’2″ and between 50 and 65 years old.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or contact them online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.