71-year-old female bystander shot during Brooklyn deli fight

T: On 10/24/22 at approx. 2:10 PM, in front of 1443 Fulton St in Brooklyn, two males engaged in a verbal dispute, then one took out a handgun and began firing, striking a 70-year-old woman in the thigh.

BROOKLYN, NY – A 71-year-old woman was shot when a fight between two men inside a Brooklyn deli escalated on Monday. The New York City Police Department today said two men were arguing inside a deli at 1443 Fulton Street when one of them pulled a gun and began firing.

Police said the gunman missed his intended target, instead shooting a 71-year-old woman in the thigh.

Today, detectives released video surveillance footage from the deli showing the gunman wearing a yellow baseball cap, a dark hoodie and a dark colored jacket.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximate of medium height and build.

The NYPD is asking the public to assist in identifying the suspect.

Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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