NYPD Seeks Suspect After Stray Bullet Strikes Dog Instead of Intended Target
218 31st St, Greenwood, Brooklyn
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- The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident near 218 31st Street in Brooklyn, within the confines of the 72nd Precinct.
- An unidentified suspect displayed a firearm and fired a round toward a man Wednesday, August 19, at approximately 5:46 p.m., striking a 7-year-old female dog instead.
- The dog was transported by private means to a local animal hospital and is listed in stable condition.
- The suspect fled on foot southbound on 5th Avenue toward 36th Street.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
He is described as a man with a light complexion, last seen wearing a black T-shirt, camouflage pants, a black hat, and multicolored sneakers.
The suspect fled on foot southbound on 5th Avenue toward 36th Street.
The dog was transported by private means to a local animal hospital and is listed in stable condition.
An unidentified suspect displayed a firearm and fired a round toward a man at approximately 5:46 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, striking a 7-year-old female dog instead.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident near 218 31st Street in Brooklyn.
Incident reported at 218 31st St.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
He is described as a man with a light complexion, last seen wearing a black T-shirt, camouflage pants, a black hat, and multicolored sneakers.
The suspect fled on foot southbound on 5th Avenue toward 36th Street.
The dog was transported by private means to a local animal hospital and is listed in stable condition.
An unidentified suspect displayed a firearm and fired a round toward a man at approximately 5:46 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, striking a 7-year-old female dog instead.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident near 218 31st Street in Brooklyn.
Incident reported at 218 31st St.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
He is described as a man with a light complexion, last seen wearing a black T-shirt, camouflage pants, a black hat, and multicolored sneakers.
The suspect fled on foot southbound on 5th Avenue toward 36th Street.
The dog was transported by private means to a local animal hospital and is listed in stable condition.
An unidentified suspect displayed a firearm and fired a round toward a man at approximately 5:46 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, striking a 7-year-old female dog instead.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident near 218 31st Street in Brooklyn.
Incident reported at 218 31st St.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
He is described as a man with a light complexion, last seen wearing a black T-shirt, camouflage pants, a black hat, and multicolored sneakers.
The suspect fled on foot southbound on 5th Avenue toward 36th Street.
The dog was transported by private means to a local animal hospital and is listed in stable condition.
An unidentified suspect displayed a firearm and fired a round toward a man at approximately 5:46 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, striking a 7-year-old female dog instead.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident near 218 31st Street in Brooklyn.
Incident reported at 218 31st St.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
He is described as a man with a light complexion, last seen wearing a black T-shirt, camouflage pants, a black hat, and multicolored sneakers.
The suspect fled on foot southbound on 5th Avenue toward 36th Street.
The dog was transported by private means to a local animal hospital and is listed in stable condition.
An unidentified suspect displayed a firearm and fired a round toward a man at approximately 5:46 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, striking a 7-year-old female dog instead.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident near 218 31st Street in Brooklyn.
Incident reported at 218 31st St.
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Prayers and speedy recovery to the sweet puppy
Glad the dog is stable 🙏🏻
The dog survived. The suspect shouldn’t.
Agree
Poor dog 🐕 🙏
Prayers and speedy recovery to the sweet puppy
Glad the dog is stable 🙏🏻
The dog survived. The suspect shouldn’t.
Agree
Poor dog 🐕 🙏
Prayers and speedy recovery to the sweet puppy
Glad the dog is stable 🙏🏻
The dog survived. The suspect shouldn’t.
Agree
Poor dog 🐕 🙏
Prayers and speedy recovery to the sweet puppy
Glad the dog is stable 🙏🏻
The dog survived. The suspect shouldn’t.
Agree
Poor dog 🐕 🙏
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Prayers and speedy recovery to the sweet puppy
Glad the dog is stable 🙏🏻
The dog survived. The suspect shouldn’t.
Agree
Poor dog 🐕 🙏