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Harlem Woman Grazed by Stray Bullet in Broad Daylight Shooting

The 60-year-old victim is in stable condition as police investigate the latest incident of random gunfire in a neighborhood still reeling from a fatal shooting last month.

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After the woman is grazed by the stray bullet, she walks down W. 131st St. while reaching into her purse for something, perhaps her phone or a tissue to stop the bleeding. (Screengrab from video obtained by NY Daily News)
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Overview

  • A 60-year-old woman was grazed in the chest by a stray bullet while walking near Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and West 131st Street in Harlem on Saturday afternoon.
  • The shooting occurred around 1:40 p.m., just a mile from the site of the April 22 fatal stray bullet killing of community leader Excenia Mette.
  • The victim was transported to Harlem Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition, with no severe bleeding or visible distress at the scene.
  • Police have not made any arrests and continue to investigate the incident, which disrupted nearby businesses and heightened local concerns over public safety.
  • This marks the latest in a series of stray bullet incidents across New York City, intensifying calls for stronger gun control and community-focused violence prevention measures.