Introduction to the Incident
A woman was shot in the chest by a stray bullet in Harlem on Saturday afternoon after a beloved grandmother lost her life the same way a matter of days before.
Details of the Shooting
Citizen
A woman was shot in the chest by a stray bullet in Harlem on Saturday afternoon, weeks after a beloved grandmother lost her life from a stray shot.
Police sources say the latest incident of a bullet striking an innocent bystander took place around 1:30 p.m. on May 3 on the bustling sunny street along West 131st Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
According to law enforcement sources, the victim, a 60-year-old woman, was grazed by a bullet that seemingly came out of nowhere as she walked through the area.
Surveillance Footage
The New York Daily News reported on surveillance video obtained by the outlet showing the victim walking when she struck and hunched over seconds before a couple pushing a stroller walked in the same spot.
Officers from the 32nd Precinct responded to the incident. EMS transported the victim to Harlem Hospital, where she was treated for her wound and is expected to recover. So far, no arrests have been made in the case.
Excenia Mette, killed by a stray bullet in Harlem, was a pioneering black business owner and a staple of the community.
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Previous Incident
Saturday’s shooting occurred the day after another innocent bystander was laid to rest following an eerily similar shooting last month.
Excenia Mette was only one year older than this latest victim when she was killed on April 22 when a gunfight broke out between two men.
Mette, who was lovingly known in the community as Momma Zee, was checking on her grandchild on Lenox Avenue and West 113th Street when she was fatally struck in the head with a stray bullet.
Ricky Shelby, 23, of the Bronx later turned himself in to authorities after police alleged that he fired the fatal bullet while engaged in a firefight with Darious Smith, also 23.
Call for Information
Anyone with information regarding Saturday’s shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The recent incidents of stray bullets hitting innocent bystanders in Harlem have raised concerns about the safety of the community. The police are working to find the perpetrators and prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
FAQs
Q: What happened to the 60-year-old woman who was shot in Harlem?
A: The woman was grazed by a bullet and is expected to recover.
Q: What is the relationship between the two incidents?
A: Both incidents involved stray bullets hitting innocent bystanders in Harlem, with one resulting in a fatality.
Q: How can people provide information about the shootings?
A: People can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
