Introduction to the Incident
Harlem residents are mourning a senior woman who was fatally struck with a stray bullet as she walked down a neighborhood street on Wednesday afternoon, police and eyewitnesses said.
Robin Wright (inset) was shot dead with a stray bullet near the corner of 110th Street and Madison Avenue in Harlem on Aug. 27, 2025, according to police.
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Details of the Shooting
According to police sources, the deadly and brazen daylight shooting occurred on 110th Street and Madison Avenue at around 12:25 p.m. on Aug. 27. Based on a preliminary investigation, police reported that a group of men opened fire at the location. In the process, one of the shots went astray and struck 69-year-old Robin Wright in the face as she used her walker while traveling through the area. Law enforcement sources said Wright was not the intended target.
Eyewitness Accounts
Juanita Arnold, a friend of Wright, said they were both together walking to get lunch when the gunfire erupted. “I had to look around and make sure I was alright. And I looked at my friend, I said: ‘Are you alright. Did you get shot?’ She said: ‘Yeah,’” Arnold recalled. “That was the last thing she said to me. I watched my friend die,” Arnold added. Juanita Arnold, a friend of the victim, Robin Wright, said they were both together walking to get lunch when the shooting erupted.
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Response and Aftermath
Officers from the 23rd Precinct rushed to the scene and attempted to revive Wright, to no avail. EMS transported Wright to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where she could not be saved and was pronounced dead. Wright resided in the same nearby NYCHA building as Arnold, whom she described as her best friend. Arnold said the pair would often sit together on a bench in the morning and chat. “That lady should never have died like that. I’m numb right now, I’m numb. I am never going to be alright after this trauma,” Arnold said. “She died because she wanted lunch?”
Police created a perimeter spanning from Madison to Park Avenue. A walker could be observed standing beside dried blood on Madison while some 16 shell casings were marked on by cops on Park. Meanwhile, local residents were left emotional.
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Investigation
Authorities say they believe the slaying unfolded after a group of men attempted to rob another man on 109 Street and Madison Avenue. As the perpetrators fled, the victim brandished a firearm and fired a volley of shots. The muggers, who raced toward 110th Street following the crime, then fled toward Park Avenue and returned fire. One of the bullets in the exchange struck Wright. All individuals remain at large. A description was not immediately provided. Police created a perimeter spanning from Madison to Park Avenues. A walker remained standing beside dried blood on the sidewalk of Madison Avenue. Cops also located as many as 16 shell casings stretching from Park to Madison Avenues; several parked vehicles also had their windows shattered by bullets.
Community Reaction
Meanwhile, local residents were left emotional. One woman sat at a bus stop, weeping and screaming with her head in her hands. “She was all of our friend!” she cried.
One woman sat at a bus stop, weeping and screaming with her head in her hands. “She was all of our friend!” she cried.
Photo by Dean Moses
A walker could be observed standing beside dried blood on Madison while some 16 shell casings were marked on by cops on Park.
Photo by Dean Moses
A walker could be observed standing beside dried blood on Madison while some 16 shell casings were marked by cops on Park Avenue. In between, several vehicles were left with shattered windows due to gunfire.
Photo by Dean Moses
Call for Information
Anyone with information regarding the 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 tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning, with many calling for an end to the senseless violence. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Robin Wright?
A: Robin Wright, a 69-year-old woman, was fatally struck with a stray bullet while walking down a street in Harlem.
Q: Where did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting occurred on 110th Street and Madison Avenue in Harlem.
Q: Was Robin Wright the intended target?
A: No, according to law enforcement sources, Wright was not the intended target.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Q: How can I provide information about the shooting?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
