New York City police are seeking a masked suspect in connection with an armed robbery and shooting that left a 21-year-old livery cab driver injured in Brooklyn.
The incident occurred around 4 a.m. Saturday when the suspect allegedly entered the victim's TLC-licensed vehicle and demanded money and car keys. According to a statement from the New York Police Department (NYPD), the suspect discharged a firearm, striking the driver in the face as the driver attempted to exit the cab.
The suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of currency. The NYPD reported that nothing else was taken from the vehicle.
Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Police confirmed the shooting was not fatal.
The suspect was last seen wearing blue shorts, a black sweatshirt, a black surgical mask, and black shoes, and was carrying a black backpack. The NYPD has released footage of the suspect and is asking for the public's assistance in identifying them.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips via the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or X @NYPDTips.