{"id":303439,"date":"2026-07-23T01:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T01:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/303439\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T01:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T01:37:12","slug":"manhunt-underway-after-masked-gunman-allegedly-shoots-nyc-cab-driver-in-face-during-overnight-robbery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/303439\/","title":{"rendered":"Manhunt underway after masked gunman allegedly shoots NYC cab driver in face during overnight robbery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Police in New York City<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

According<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the suspect entered the vehicle and allegedly threatened the driver, demanding money and the keys to the cab.<\/p>\n

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\"Yellow<\/p>\n

A 21-year-old livery cab driver was shot in the face during an overnight robbery attempt in Brooklyn, police said.<\/p>\n

The suspect then opened fire as the driver attempted to exit the vehicle, striking him in the face.<\/p>\n

“The victim proceeded to exit the vehicle when the unidentified individual discharged a firearm<\/a> striking the 21-year-old male victim in the face,” police said.<\/p>\n

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The suspect fled the scene on foot after stealing “an unknown amount of currency,” police said.<\/p>\n

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\"Masked<\/p>\n

Authorities are searching for an armed gunman who allegedly shot a New York City cab driver before fleeing on foot with cash.<\/p>\n

Authorities noted that the suspect did not take anything else from the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Police received reports of the incident at approximately 4:15 a.m.<\/p>\n

Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The NYPD also described the shooting as non-fatal.<\/p>\n

\"Hooded<\/p>\n

The NYPD released footage of a suspect wanted in connection with the armed robbery and shooting of a Brooklyn cab driver.<\/p>\n

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Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect<\/a>, who was last seen wearing blue shorts, a black sweatshirt, a black surgical mask and black shoes while carrying a black backpack.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips.<\/p>\n

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