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Man Shot in the Neck by Gunman Running Down the Street, NYPD Says [Video]

April 27, 2017 10:46am | Updated April 27, 2017 10:46am
The suspect was running as he shot the other man in the neck, video shows.
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THE BRONX — A gunman shooting wildly down a Unionport street Monday struck a pedestrian in the neck, NYPD officials said.

The 24-year-old victim was near Ellis and Puglsey avenues when the gunman, who can be seen in police video released Wednesday, shot him about 10:30 p.m., police said.

The victim listed in critical condition at an area hospital, police said.

It wasn't immediately clear what sparked the shooting.

The suspect, who wore red sweatpants and a dark hoodie, fled the scene and hadn't been arrested as of Thursday morning, police said.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).

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