NEW YORK CITY, NY – Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who discharged a firearm at an MTA Q3 bus on September 21.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. at the intersection of Farmers Boulevard and 147 Avenue. An unknown individual fired a gun, striking the front door of a southbound MTA Q3 bus. The suspect then fled westbound on foot on 147 Avenue. No injuries were reported.
The individual is described as a male, approximately 6′ tall with a medium complexion and build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and tan sneakers.
Anyone with information can 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 online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls will be confidential.