Armed Robbers Shoot Victim In R’wood
Hiding their faces behind red bandanas, two armed crooks robbed-then shot-a 28-year-old man on a Ridgewood street just before midnight last Friday, Sept. 26, according to police.
The victim is reportedly recovering from a gunshot wound to his right ankle.
Law enforcement sources continue to search for the unidentified suspects, who were last observed fleeing inside a dark-colored Nissan Altima.
According to authorities, the trouble began a few minutes before midnight last Friday at the intersection of Putnam and Onderdonk avenues.
Reportedly, the bandanawearing bandits approached the victim, displayed firearms and demanded his wallet. Police said the victim replied with the request.
As the duo walked toward the Nissan Altima parked nearby, law enforcement sources noted, one of the bandits turned back toward the victim and opened fire, hitting the man’s ankle.
Seconds later, the suspects then got into the Altima and took off in an unknown direction, it was noted.
Members of the 104th Precinct and EMS units rushed to the scene. Paramedics brought the victim to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, where he was treated and later released.
Various police units canvassed the surrounding area for clues and possible suspects, but despite those efforts, no immediate arrests were made, authorities noted.
The 104th Precinct Detective Squad is continuing its investigation, police said.
Anyone with information regarding the incident that could prove helpful is asked to call the 104th Precinct Detective Squad at 1-718-386-2735; all calls will be kept confidential.
