Police continued looking Saturday for the particular person they are saying shot a canine in Sundown Park, Brooklyn. The animal was struck by a stray bullet whereas out on a stroll together with her proprietor.
Investigators mentioned the 7-year-old canine, “Honey,” was shot within the leg Wednesday night simply earlier than 6 p.m. close to The Inexperienced-Wooden Cemetery and fifth Ave.
A blurred picture of a bullet gap after Honey the canine was shot Wednesday night. The gunman could have been concentrating on one other particular person. (Picture: NBC New York through Rose Levine)
Honey was strolling alongside thirty first St. when a person pulled out a gun and began firing at one other particular person, police mentioned. One of many bullets — a .22-caliber spherical — struck Honey within the higher leg, in response to her proprietor.
Photographs shared with NBC New York by Honey’s proprietor confirmed a bullet gap and blood smear’s on her hair.
(Picture: NBC New York through Rose Levine)
Police are on the lookout for a person now displayed in a “needed” poster. Surveillance video exhibits the suspected gunman strolling by a crosswalk.
The NYPD is looking for this man within the capturing of Honey the canine Wednesday night in Sundown Park, Brooklyn. (Picture: NBC New York through NYPD)
After Honey was shot, the proprietor rushed her to the vet, the place the bullet was eliminated and the wound was stitched. Honey is predicted to get well.
On Saturday night, law enforcement officials have been seen alongside fifth Ave. close to a bullet coated by a cup. It was unclear whether or not that bullet was related to Wednesday’s capturing.
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