Photo courtesy of the NYPD
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in Kingsbridge Heights.
Police said that on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at around 4.20 a.m., in front 3340 Bailey Avenue, the person fired multiple rounds toward an unknown intended target, striking three parked and unoccupied vehicles at the location. “The individual then fled into 3340 Bailey Avenue and took the elevator to the 8th floor,” a police spokesperson said. “There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.”
Photo courtesy of Google Maps
Police said the person sought is described as male, is around 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs around 140 pounds, has a dark complexion, a slim build and long, black hair worn in locks. They said he was last seen wearing a red hooded jacket, black pants and blue sandals.
The attached photo of the suspect was obtained from the incident location, police said.
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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