HARLEM, N.Y. – Chaos erupted in Harlem Friday evening when two unidentified gunmen opened fire along a busy stretch of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, sending pedestrians scrambling for cover before fleeing on foot, police said.
The shooting happened around 6:25 p.m. on January 9 near West 119th Street, according to the NYPD. Investigators said both suspects discharged firearms during the confrontation, though it remains unclear who or what they were targeting. No injuries were immediately reported.
After the shots rang out, witnesses told police the armed duo bolted from the scene in different directions, disappearing into nearby streets. Detectives from the 28th Precinct are now reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing the area for leads.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspects or their whereabouts to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or 1-888-57-PISTA for Spanish. Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X @NYPDTips.
Key points:
• Two suspects fired multiple shots near Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and West 119th Street.
• Both fled the scene on foot after the incident.
• Police ask the public to share information with NYPD Crime Stoppers.