Woman shot in the face with pellet gun while delivering packages in Brooklyn.
A parcel delivery worker was shot with a pellet gun in a disturbing incident that unfolded at a Brooklyn apartment complex earlier this month. The 30-year-old victim was delivering packages to the Breukelen Houses, a public housing development situated near East 103rd Street and Flatlands Avenue in Canarsie, on November 4, around 7 PM, when an argument erupted with an unidentified individual.
According to police reports, the confrontation escalated into a physical altercation. Following the dispute, as the victim attempted to return to her vehicle, the suspect continued to follow her. In a moment of aggression, the perpetrator discharged a pellet gun, striking the victim in the face. The impact resulted in significant pain and visible swelling, prompting the victim to seek immediate medical attention. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported her to Brookdale University Hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition.
The motive behind the initial conflict remains unclear, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the delivery company for which the victim was working at the time of the attack. In their efforts to ascertain more information about the incident, the New York Police Department (NYPD) released a sketch of the suspect, who fled the scene on foot immediately following the shooting. The police are actively encouraging members of the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the suspect.
The NYPD has urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has relevant information to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). Such acts of violence, particularly against individuals performing essential services, raise significant concerns about safety within community environments.
This troubling event highlights an ongoing issue regarding safety for delivery personnel, who are often vulnerable to acts of aggression while serving communities. As investigations continue, the NYPD is committed to apprehending the individual responsible for this attack and ensuring the safety of all residents and workers in the area.
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