NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is requesting public assistance in identifying an individual connected to a violent assault that occurred in the 75 Precinct. On Monday, March 6, 2023, at approximately 9:25 pm, an unidentified person approached a 32-year-old victim sitting in his vehicle near Cleveland Street and Linden Boulevard.
After a brief exchange of words, the suspect displayed a firearm and fired a round through the vehicle’s front window, striking the victim in the head.
The assailant fled the scene on foot, heading southbound on Cleveland Street. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for a gunshot wound. His condition is currently unknown. The suspect is described as a male wearing dark clothing.
The NYPD has released images of the individual in question and is urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspect’s whereabouts to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
