Morris Heights: Person Shot in Buttocks amid Armed Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is asking for the public’s help locating the people seen in this video who they say are sought in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in Morris Heights on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Video courtesy of the NYPD

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is asking for the public’s help locating the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are sought in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in Morris Heights.

Police said that on Saturday, Sept. 7, at around 4 a.m., a 25-year-old male victim and a 30-year-old male victim were approached by two unidentified individuals in front of 1880 University Avenue. They said the individuals attempted to remove property from the victims and also displayed a gun.

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is asking for the public’s help locating the people seen in this video who they say are sought in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in Morris Heights on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD

“When it was unsuccessful, the individuals discharged the firearm, striking the victims in the buttocks, and then fled on a black moped traveling northbound on University Avenue,” a police spokesperson said. “EMS responded and transported the victims to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition.”

Police said the first person sought is described as male, has a slim build and medium complexion, and was last seen wearing all black.

Police said the second person sought was also described as male, has a medium build and medium complexion, and was last seen wearing a black hat, a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and white sneakers.

Anyone with information in regard to 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.nypdonline.org/, or on X @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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