Man Shot During Argument in Claremont

August 10, 2023
Man Shot During Argument in Claremont
An unidentified NYPD officer arrives on scene at police related incident. File Photo by Erik Lattwein

NEW YORK, NY – According to the NYPD, on Friday, August 4th, at around 7:39 PM, a 28-year-old male was involved in a disagreement with an unidentified male near East 170 Street and Clay Avenue.

The unknown individual brandished a firearm and fired one shot, grazing the victim’s left leg. The suspect then fled on foot.

The victim chose not to receive medical treatment at the scene.

Images of the suspect can be found in the attached media, accessible through DCPI.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or via Twitter @NYPDTips.