The NYPD has released photos of the gunman wanted for shooting a tourist and firing at an officer.
The NYPD has identified the shoplifting suspect wanted for shooting a tourist and then shooting at a police officer Thursday evening as a teen from Colombia, police sources told ABC News. The teen may have connections to the Bronx where he was wanted for questioning in connection with an unsolved robbery.
just after 7 p.m. Thursday. On the second floor of the store, the suspects started stealing clothing and possibly sneakers, placing the items into a bag, according to NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell. Two of the three men were confronted in the lobby by a security guard who took back the stolen items, police said. The teen, who was seen on surveillance video dressed in white, fired toward the guard but instead struck a tourist from Brazil in the leg. The 37-year-old woman has since been treated and released from the hospital. The gunman and the other person fled on foot. As police gave chase the teen fired twice toward an officer, who drew his gun but did not return fire due to crowds.Authorities say that at some point during the chase, the shooter shot twice at the officer, missing both times. The officer drew his gun, but did not fire due to the number of people nearby.Authorities say the 15-year-old stayed behind to talk to police and was released. "At this point we have numerous resources scouring this area looking that male," said Chell during Thursday night's press conference. "He is the shooter. He shot at our cops not once, but twice and also shot an innocent female one time in the leg."Earlier in the evening, the NYPD urged people to avoid the area surrounding 47th Street to 51st Street on Sixth Avenue and 42nd Street and Broadway. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo,
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