NEW YORK, NY – Police received a report of a firearm incident that occurred on Saturday, December 30, at about 5:20 PM, near 161 West 61 Street, close to Lincoln Center. A 39-year-old man was involved in a verbal altercation with an unidentified person. During the dispute, the suspect displayed a firearm and fired a single shot at the victim. The assailant then fled the scene on foot, heading south on Amsterdam Avenue. The victim did not sustain any injuries from the incident.
Authorities are actively searching for the suspect, described as a male with a light complexion, slim build, around 30 to 35 years of age, and weighing approximately 170 pounds. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement urges anyone with information to come forward.