A woman cradling a two-month-old baby was the target of a pellet gun attack on Staten Island, according to local law enforcement. The 42-year-old woman was outside a residence on Jerome Avenue in Arrochar around 7 p.m. on Friday when an individual in the passenger seat of a silver sedan fired a pellet gun, hitting her in the back.
The suspect, who was seen in surveillance footage wearing a bright orange jacket, quickly fled the scene in the silver sedan, heading west on Evergreen Avenue. The woman sustained minor injuries from the incident but declined medical attention. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has not confirmed whether the infant was injured in the attack.
The NYPD is actively seeking the individual responsible for the attack. The suspect’s vehicle was last seen heading west on Evergreen Avenue. The NYPD has released surveillance footage of the suspect, who was wearing a distinctive bright orange jacket at the time of the incident.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or via Twitter at @NYPDTips.
The incident has left the local community in shock, with many expressing concern for the safety of their neighborhood. The NYPD is working diligently to apprehend the suspect and bring them to justice.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the NYPD is urging anyone with information to come forward. The safety of the community is of utmost importance, and any information could be crucial in apprehending the suspect.