STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 20-year-old woman was shot in the neck during an early morning attack on Richmond Avenue, and the gunman fled on a motorized scooter, prompting a public search by the NYPD.
The shooting happened around 7:25 a.m. April 17 outside 2873 Richmond Avenue, according to the NYPD Crime Stoppers unit, which is asking for help identifying the suspect.
Shooter Approaches on Scooter, Fires at Close Range
Investigators say the victim was approached by an unidentified individual riding a motorized scooter before the suspect displayed a firearm and fired a single round.
The bullet struck the woman in the neck, a severe and life-threatening injury, though police have not released an update on her condition.
After the shooting, the suspect fled southbound on Richmond Avenue, leaving behind few immediate clues about identity or motive.
Pattern of Scooter-Linked Incidents Raises Concern
The use of a motorized scooter in the attack mirrors details seen in other recent incidents across New York City, where small, fast vehicles allow suspects to approach and escape quickly.
In this case, authorities have not confirmed whether the victim was targeted or if the shooting was random, but the brazen nature of the attack during morning hours has intensified urgency around the investigation.
The NYPD has not released a description of the suspect.
—
Key Points
• 20-year-old woman shot in the neck on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island
• Suspect approached on motorized scooter and fled southbound after shooting
• NYPD asks public for help identifying gunman
—
Public Urged to Share Information
The NYPD is calling on anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or recognizes the suspect to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), the Spanish-language line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or online through the department’s website and social media channels.
Officials stress that even small details could help identify the individual responsible.
What Comes Next
Detectives are continuing to review evidence and canvass the area for surveillance footage as they work to track the suspect’s movements before and after the shooting.
No arrests have been announced, and the suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.