NEW YORK CITY, NY – A call for public assistance has been made by the New York City Police Department to identify and locate an individual related to a weapon possession incident.
The incident took place on Sunday, July 16, roughly at 7:46 pm.
An unidentified man was spotted at 280 East 161 Street during a vigil.
Upon the arrival of officers after a disorderly group report, the man began to flee, discarding a black fanny pack. A loaded Ruger 9mm caliber firearm, holding seven cartridges, was retrieved from the discarded item.
The suspect remains unidentified but is described as a male, dark complexion, aged between 18-25, with a medium build, black hair, wearing a black hooded sweater, black pants, and brown shoes.