A 19-year-old man was pistol-whipped, shot and robbed inside Joe’s Organic Market on Broadway late Sunday night, according to police. Two men armed with handguns grabbed the victim’s chain and took off from the store after firing a single shot into his ribs. Emergency crews took the injured man to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition, and the NYPD has opened an investigation into the robbery and shooting.
Police account
As reported by West Side Rag, the attack unfolded at roughly 10:30 p.m. on Sunday inside Joe’s Organic Market between West 108th and West 109th streets. A police spokesperson told the outlet that the two suspects, both carrying guns, assaulted the 19-year-old before running from the scene.
Where and when
Patch placed the scene at 2812 Broadway and reported the shooting occurred at about 10:29 p.m. Emergency personnel transported the victim to Mount Sinai Morningside, Patch said, and no arrests had been announced as of its reporting.
Victim and investigation
West Side Rag reported the injured man was taken to Mount Sinai West and listed in stable condition. That outlet also noted the NYPD characterized the case as an active investigation.
Local reaction and next steps
The attack has renewed concern among residents and business owners in the neighborhood about street-level violence. Police urged anyone with information to contact the NYPD, and detectives continue to investigate. No arrests have been reported so far.
