Crime & Safety
Three Bystanders Injured In Shooting Outside Wash. Heights Store
Just after 11 p.m. on Saturday, three men followed a fourth man inside Marte Grocery on Audubon Avenue in Washington Heights, police said.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY – Police are offering $3,500 for information identifying several people involved in a shooting Saturday in which three bystanders were injured.
Just after 11 p.m. on Saturday, three men followed a fourth man inside Marte Grocery on Audubon Avenue in Washington Heights, police said.
In surveillance video posted to Twitter, the fourth man is seen behind the counter inside the store, holding what appears to be a gun with his back to a worker.
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According to police, a short time later the men exchanged gunfire outside of the store, injuring three bystanders.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 800-577-TIPS.
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WANTED ASSAULT on 7/31/21 at 11:10 P.M., Male #1, #2 and #3 pursued Male #4 inside of 362 Audubon Avenue @NYPD34Pct. After, all of the males exchanged gunfire outside the location, injuring three bystanders. Any Info DM @NYPDTips or call 800-577-TIPS. Receive up to $3500 reward. pic.twitter.com/JkAnSsszgD
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) August 2, 2021
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