On Wednesday, a graphic security video captured the moment an armed robbery shot a bystander in the face after robbing the Seafood King Fish Market on Broadway in Washington Heights, New York City.
The 37-year-old victim is currently in critical condition and police are actively seeking to identify the suspect.
The surveillance footage shows that prior to his return at approximately 2:00AM, the perpetrator first entered the restaurant and ordered food before leaving.
After reentering with a gun drawn, he demanded money from both the register and customer present at the counter, as well as their respective personal possessions.
As he began to leave, the criminal aimed his weapon at the customer’s head and discharged it once; resulting in a gunshot wound to their cheek. Following this action, they fell to ground immidately.
“I don’t know if the victim saw it coming, the victim just had his property taken, cell phone and money while he was eating, and I’m sure he was watching the encounter with the second victim who was an employee at the location,” said Lt. John Russo of the Commander Investigative Coordinator Detective Bureau.
“And it just seemed as the perpetrator was running out the door, he turned around and fired a shot, striking the victim,” he added.
The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital where they are reported to be in a stable condition, according to police.
Unedited footage of the incident was released on various social media platforms; however, WABC-TV censored the images and cut the video prior to the shooting taking place.
Authorities are now attempting to identify the culprit based on one significant detail from the video – an apparent distinctive blue handgun used by the suspect.
“We’ve recovered one 9-millimeter shell casing at the scene,” Russo said. “You know, we’ll forensically process that to see if it matches any of the shell casings on the face and that it doesn’t appear to fit any other robberies or patterns that we have going on in the area.”
The waitress who witnessed the shooting is said to be terrified of returning to work. According to police, the suspect was approximately 5’5″ in height, with a medium complexion, and wearing all black clothing along with a ski mask and jacket.
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this shit has got to stop, or make new york constitutional carry so people can protect themselves
Where was the ‘good guy’ with a gun This punk needs an attitude adjustment
This was in NYC, where only the well connected are allowed to carry guns to protect themselves. Hence, there are very few “good guys with guns” around when you need one.
Thank God the patron is still alive! None of this makes any sense. For no reason at all, he shoots an unarmed customer! I hope the patron survives. Praying for him! This evil psychopathic robber can run, but he cannot hide from a very efficient NYPD! Go Big Blue and get this scum off the streets!
He Can’t Run from God Almighty ! I Hope he asks Jesus for Salvation and Turns Himself In… But I’m Not Holding My Breath ! Jesus Christ WILL Judge Him .. As He Will All of Us ! ETERNALLY JUDGED ! R U Saved ? Eternity Is a LONG TIME ! It’s Your Choice !
The liberals and dems want all guns to be taken away from LAW ABIDING CITIZENS but it’s ok for criminals to carry them and murder innocent civilians? What did that customer do to deserve that?
With our justice system so screwed up, this man will be incarcerated for many years, with multiple appeals, rather than the swift justice he deserves!!!
Hopefully they find the guy, and kill him on the spot!
Will not see me in New York ever again. Too much violence. I will visit elsewhere. No wonder NY residents are moving out in droves
Shocking NYC Security Video Shows Thief Shoot Restaurant Customer In The Face. Now this is the type of criminal that should receive the maximum sentence in prison. There was no need for him to shoot the victims. Sadly America’s enemies are not just outside its border, but here in the USA. They are the vicious individuals here in the borders of the USA, that should be given the maximum amount of time in prison and separated from criminals guilty of non victimless crimes. These vicious criminals should Never be on Suicide Watch while jailed or prevented from committing suicide.