Two men wounded by stray bullets sitting in Midtown Manhattan taxi, NYPD releases suspect photo
Two men sitting in a taxi were wounded by stray bullets when a man opened fire on a Midtown street, police said Sunday.
The victims were sitting in the cab stopped at a red light on W. 37th St. at Eighth Ave. when a gunman started shooting at a group of people nearby about 3:50 a.m. on Saturday, cops said.
He missed his targets but bullets pierced the cab, striking a 22-year-old passenger in the right arm and a 24-year-old passenger in the left arm.
Medics took both men to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
The gunman ran off and has not been caught. Cops describe him as having a dark complexion, medium build, black hair and facial hair. He was wearing a white T-shirt, light-colored pants and pink sneakers.
Anyone with information is asked to all Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
