Victim Listed In Stable Condition
Two men remain at large in connection with last Wednesday’s (Oct. 29) shooting of a 31-year-old man at a Bushwick apartment house, police reported.
According to police, the suspects entered the Woodbine Street building after 11 p.m. One of the perpetrators reportedly fired a black handgun at the 31- year-old victim, striking him in the left arm and chest.
Following the shooting, authorities noted, both suspects fled the location in a light colored vehicle heading toward Central Avenue.
Officers from the 83rd Precinct responded to the shooting. The victim was transported to Brookdale University Hospital and was listed in stable condition with injuries not considered lifethreatening, police stated.
Police described the shooter as a black male in his early 20s standing 6′-tall, weighing 180 lbs., with a slim build, a medium complexion and close cut hair, according to police. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black pants and black shoes, it was noted.
His accomplice was also described by police as a black male, also in his early 20s, standing 5’8″-tall, weighing 150 lbs. and having a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a red and gray hooded jacket, red pants and black and white sneakers.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is being asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All calls and messages will be kept confidential.
