Shocking Video: Gunman Opens Fire On Busy Harlem Street In Broad Daylight
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD is looking for a gunman who opened fire on a busy street in Harlem in the middle of the day.
The terrifying moments caught on camera show people running for cover.
A man is seen on his bike firing a gun several times, appearing to aim at a group of people down the block. They run off and others nearby scatter.
"I'm really surprised because this is usually a nice neighborhood," resident Michael Lamar told CBS2's Reena Roy on Tuesday. "I've been living here 10 years. Nothing like this has ever happened."
It happened right next to the Fred Samuel Playground on Lenox Avenue and West 139th Street at around 1 p.m. on Halloween. The cyclist simply rode away after with his weapon still in tow as bystanders called for help.
"It's very scary, very scary because it's kids," resident Angelina Smith said.
Police told Roy the gunman's motive is unclear, but thankfully no one was hurt. He was last seen in an all-black outfit. Investigators said they gathered shell casings as evidence in their search for him.
"I'm disturbed. He could be out there and it could be somebody's mom, brother and he could attack again, so I hope they catch him," Lamar said.
Parents said they'll now try to be extra vigilant when walking down the street.
"People have to be careful and watch their back, watch their kids, check around them," Mariama Sylla said. "It make me nervous, make me scared because I have four kids. It's unspeakable."
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the 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 274637.
