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University Heights: Man Sought in Connection with Non-Fatal Shooting, Victim in Stable Condition

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached photo who is sought in connection to an assault/shooting which occurred in University Heights, in the 46th precinct.

 

On May 28, at approximately 00.35 a.m., the individual in question approached a 27-year-old male victim in the vicinity of Davison Avenue and Buchanan Place in University Heights and displayed a firearm. The suspect discharged the weapon at least three times at the victim, striking him three times about his body.

 

The victim made his way to Saint Barnabas Hospital by private means and is in stable condition.

 

The suspect is described as male, light skinned, was wearing all black clothing, white sneakers, and a black du-rag.

 

Anyone with information with 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 CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, on Twitter @NYPDTips.

 

All calls are strictly confidential.

 

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