Police: Man Who Tried To Shoot Queens Woman Also Sought In 2 Armed Robberies
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police say a man seen on video trying to shoot a woman outside her Queens home is also wanted in two armed robberies.
The search is on for the suspect, who police describe as armed and dangerous.
Earlier this month, shocking video showed the suspect point a gun at a 45-year-old woman in Ozone Park and pull the trigger. The gun apparently jammed and he ran away.
The woman said she was on the stoop of her home talking to a friend when the suspect walked up without saying a word and tried to shoot her. She said she thought she was going to die, and the gun malfunctioning likely saved her life. She told police he didn't steal anything.
Police said the next day, the same man tried to steal an e-bike from a 25-year-old in Jamaica. When the owner chased after him, the suspect allegedly opened fire.
The victim was not struck.
Later that night, the suspect allegedly forced a 53-year-old man to the ground at gunpoint before stealing $7,000 and his cellphone in Briarwood.
That victim was not hurt either.
Now it's a race against time to get him off the streets before he strikes again, CBS2's Dave Carlin reported.
Residents in Richmond Hill told Carlin they hope that the surveillance video will help the police catch him.
"Cops will be able to him a little easier, and the community can be made aware of him," said Audrey Mohad.
"A bullet could go anywhere, into anyone's house," said one man.
Anyone with information is asked to call NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish. You can also submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers website, by Tweeting @NYPDTips or by texting a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) and then entering TIP577.
