Woman struck by a stray bullet in brooklyn

Woman struck by a stray bullet in Brooklyn

New York, NY- The New York City Police Department reported a fight between two men on a Brooklyn Street Corner early Sunday morning escalated when one of the men pulled a gun and fired at the other multiple times.

The incident happened at around 5 a.m. At the intersection of Rockaway Parkway and Church Avenue.

Instead of striking the intended target, the gunman struck a 35 year-old woman who was passing by police said today.

She was rushed to Brookdale Hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to the wrist. She is in stable condition and expected to survive.

A nearby restaurant had several bullet holes in the front window. A spokesperson for the New York City Police Department said that the woman was an innocent bystander and that no suspects are in custody at this time.

Adam Devine

Adam Devine

Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.