A fishmonger’s customer is shot in the face in Manhattan

In events that are still the subject of investigation, early Wednesday morning, a 37-year-old man was shot in the face inside the Seafood King fish shop, on the corner of Broadway Street and West 163rd Street, according to authorities. .

The victim, who has not yet been identified, suffered a gunshot wound to his left cheek and was taken to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital where he is in stable condition.

At the time of this report, police confirmed that they had not yet identified any suspects. Apparently the person who fired the shot had previously robbed the cashier of the business of money and her phone, according to police sources.

The fishmonger is usually open every day, from 9 in the morning until 2 in the morning, exactly the time the case occurred.

Some residents of the sector said that the area is quiet, not all wanted to give their name.

“I am surprised that all these things happen in the community, because we are here to unite all the neighbors. But sometimes people come from other places and we don’t know. We all have to unite so that this changes,” said Fidelia Javier.

-Do you feel that that neighborhood is relatively quiet?

“Yeah. First time I’ve heard something like this,” said another neighbor.

At the same time, there are those who consider the opposite.

“This is not unusual. This here is too hot. Every time you go out into the street you find a similar surprise,” said Lucila Cabrera. “I feel very sorry for that 37-year-old boy, his job is true, because they are hard-working people.”

In terms of violent incidents, the 33rd police station in Upper Manhattan has recorded a total of 7 homicides for the area so far this year.

The police continue with their investigation and, if you have information that can help clarify this case, call the line 1-888-57-pista.