New York City police are looking for a masked gunman accused of shooting a 21-year-old cab driver in the face during an overnight robbery in Brooklyn.
The attack occurred at about 4 a.m. Saturday, according to an NYPD statement obtained by Fox 5 New York. Police said the suspect targeted a TLC-licensed livery cab, a type of vehicle generally used for pre-arranged trips rather than passengers hailing rides from the street.
Investigators said the masked individual got into the cab and allegedly threatened the driver while demanding cash and the vehicle’s keys.
A 21-year-old livery cab driver was shot in the face during an overnight robbery attempt in Brooklyn, police said. (STAN HONDA/AFP via Getty Images;NYPD Crime Stoppers/Fox 5 New York)
As the driver tried to get out of the vehicle, the suspect fired a gun, striking him in the face, authorities said.
“The victim proceeded to exit the vehicle when the unidentified individual discharged a firearm striking the 21-year-old male victim in the face,” police said.
The gunman ran from the scene after taking “an unknown amount of currency,” according to police.
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Authorities are searching for an armed gunman who allegedly shot a New York City cab driver before fleeing on foot with cash. (NYPD Crime Stoppers/Fox 5 New York)
Authorities noted that the suspect did not take anything else from the vehicle.
Police received reports of the incident at approximately 4:15 a.m.
Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The NYPD also described the shooting as non-fatal.
The NYPD released footage of a suspect wanted in connection with the armed robbery and shooting of a Brooklyn cab driver. (NYPD Crime Stoppers/Fox 5 New York)
Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect, who was last seen wearing blue shorts, a black sweatshirt, a black surgical mask and black shoes while carrying a black backpack.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips.
