Gunfire Hits Unarmed Woman in Upper Manhattan; Investigation Ongoing. A 64-year-old woman was struck by a stray bullet while walking through the streets of Inwood, Upper Manhattan, on Monday at approximately 4:30 pm. According to police reports, she observed a group of young people nearby before witnessing one of them fire a 9mm round in her direction.
Miraculously, the bullet grazed her left buttock before continuing its trajectory. The individual who allegedly fired the shot fled southbound on Broadway, leaving the woman with non-life-threatening injuries. She was subsequently taken to Harlem Hospital for treatment and is currently listed as stable.
Despite the alarming nature of the incident, police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the shooting. As the investigation unfolds, officials are working to identify the individual responsible for firing the weapon. With a recent decline in shootings in the area – the 34th Precinct saw nearly 60% fewer incidents compared to this time last year – authorities are urging caution and vigilance.
As of November 23rd, only seven reported shootings were documented within the precinct, down from the 17 recorded during the same period in 2024. The NYPD is urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Miraculously, the bullet grazed her left buttock before continuing its trajectory. The individual who allegedly fired the shot fled southbound on Broadway, leaving the woman with non-life-threatening injuries. She was subsequently taken to Harlem Hospital for treatment and is currently listed as stable.
Despite the alarming nature of the incident, police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the shooting. As the investigation unfolds, officials are working to identify the individual responsible for firing the weapon. With a recent decline in shootings in the area – the 34th Precinct saw nearly 60% fewer incidents compared to this time last year – authorities are urging caution and vigilance.
As of November 23rd, only seven reported shootings were documented within the precinct, down from the 17 recorded during the same period in 2024. The NYPD is urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
i'm glad she's stable but like how can something like this happen right in our own neighborhoods?! it's crazy that no one got hurt badly, but still... a bullet grazed her butt and now she's gonna have some serious trauma 
. i'm not trying to be dramatic or anything, but like what are we doing wrong here? 60% fewer shootings in the area is something to celebrate, but at what cost? it feels like these incidents happen all too often and no one gets held accountable 
. NYPD is trying to keep things under control, but i wish there was more support for people who get caught up in this stuff 
... I mean, can you believe what that woman had to go through? But at the same time, 64 is like a golden age, right? She's still alive and kicking after that near-miss! 
And yeah, the NYPD is doing their thing, investigating and all that. But seriously though, it's crazy how some people just don't think about others around them... anyway, on a more positive note, the area has seen a huge decline in shootings recently - 60% less? That's like super progress! 
Maybe we can use this as an opportunity to learn and grow together? 
. I mean, what's wrong with these kids today? No respect for others' safety, right? The fact that the woman was lucky enough to graze her butt instead of hitting a vital organ is just crazy 
. And now they're saying only 7 reported shootings in the area? That's still way too many if you ask me 
. I hope they catch whoever did this and make them pay for their actions 
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Like, what's wrong with people these days?! It's like they think they're above the law or something. I mean, I know there are some sketchy areas in Upper Manhattan, but come on! A 64-year-old woman getting grazed by a bullet is just unacceptable.
. I hope they get caught and held accountable for what they did. It's not like it's rocket science to know that shooting someone in public is wrong... 
The NYPD is right to be vigilant, but we need more than just caution and reporting suspicious activity - we need real action to prevent these types of incidents from happening in the first place 