Broad daylight shooting on Lower East Side leaves 2 wounded, including innocent bystander
Broad daylight shooting on Lower East Side leaves 2 wounded, including innocent bystander
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Two people were shot in broad daylight Tuesday on New York City’s Lower East Side.
The gunfire erupted at 2:30 p.m. at East Broadway and Clinton Street, police said.
A 63-year-old woman, who police believe was an innocent bystander, was walking on the sidewalk when she was hit in the foot by a stray bullet. The woman was seen crying and sitting on the sidewalk as EMTs tried to help her.
A 21-year-old man, believed to be the intended target, was struck in the leg.
Both were rushed to Bellevue Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Maureen Roberts, who lives nearby, said she had just arrived home when the shots rang out.
“I got into my apartment and heard four gunshots really loud,” Roberts said. “It’s kind of scary.”
Roberts said those living in the area are on edge.
“A little shook up, a little concerned. I keep hoping and wishing the neighborhood would change,” Roberts said.
Description of the suspects
Police are looking for two men wearing hoodies who took off from the scene. No weapon has been recovered, and so far there have been no arrests. The motive wasn’t immediately known.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on X, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
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