Police in New York City are searching for a masked gunman who allegedly shot a 21-year-old cab driver in the face during an overnight armed robbery in Brooklyn.According to a New York Police Department (NYPD) statement obtained by Fox 5 New York, the incident happened around 4 a.m.Saturday when the suspect targeted a TLC-licensed livery cab, a vehicle typically used for pre-arranged rides rather than street hails.Authorities said the suspect entered the vehicle and allegedly threatened the driver, demanding money and the keys to the cab.NYPD DETECTIVE, CHILDREN SHOT IN SEPARATE BROOKLYN SHOOTINGS OVER HOLIDAY WEEKENDA 21-year-old livery cab driver was shot in the face during an overnight robbery attempt in Brooklyn, police said.
(STAN HONDA/AFP via Getty Images;NYPD Crime Stoppers/Fox 5 New York)The suspect then opened fire as the driver attempted to exit the vehicle, striking him in the face."The victim proceeded to exit the vehicle when the unidentified individual discharged a firearm striking the 21-year-old male victim in the face," police said.The suspect fled the scene on foot after stealing "an unknown amount of currency," police said.MANHUNT UNDERWAY FOR KANSAS CITY SHOOTING SPREE SUSPECT NEAR WORLD CUP VENUE; FBI OFFERING $25K REWARDAuthorities are searching for an armed gunman who allegedly shot a New York City cab driver before fleeing on foot with cash.(NYPD Crime Stoppers/Fox 5 New York)Authorities noted that the suspect did not take anything else from the vehicle.Police received reports of the incident at approximately 4:15 a.m.Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition.
The NYPD also described the shooting as non-fatal.The NYPD released footage of a suspect wanted in connection with the armed robbery and shooting of a Brooklyn cab driver.(NYPD Crime Stoppers/Fox 5 New York)CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPAuthorities are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect, who wa...