One dead in early morning shooting in Manhattan

NYPD police investigation - File Photo

NEW YORK, NY – Residents in the Hamilton Heights section of Upper Manhattan were woken by gunfire early Sunday morning. According to the New York City Police Department, a thirty-something-year-old man was shot and killed at 140 Street and Broadway at around 3 am.

Five suspects are being sought by the New York City Police Department for questioning in the shooting.

Detectives investigating the incident aid the man died from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was rushed to Harlem Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The man’s identity was not released by the NYPD. A spokesperson for the department said two of the suspects had guns. They fled the scene before the police arrived.

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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