Police search for gunman who shot man in the leg in Williamsbridge
Sources say a verbal dispute turned violent leaving a 37-year-old man shot in the right leg Sunday night.
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Police cars blocked the street between Paulding and Laconia avenues on E. 213th St. Sunday night, after a 37-year-old man was struck by a bullet.
Investigators say they responded to a call of a shooting at 1026 E 213th St. at around 10:55 p.m. on Sunday.
There they found the victim shot once in the right leg. He was taken to Jacobi Hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
Citizen video showed a person surrounded by police. It’s unclear if it was the victim or an eyewitness.
A source told News 12, the incident happened after a verbal dispute between the victim and the shooter.
The investigation continues with police searching for the gunman who fled the scene in a white BMW. Sources believe he was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and grey shorts.
If you have any information, contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline.
