The search was on for the man who attempted to shoot a woman in Queens only to have his gun jam twice, according to the NYPD.
NEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) - The search was on for the man who attempted to shoot a woman in Queens only to have his gun jam twice, according to the NYPD.
The man- who wrapped a black shirt over his face- attempted to discharge his weapon at a woman in front of 109 Street and 109 Avenue in Ozone Park, said cops.
The gun did not fire as he tried a second time.
The dramatic scene on July 19 at 6:40 p.m. was captured on a security camera.
He then took off southbound on 109 Street and then westbound on 109 Avenue. His face was exposed as he ran.
The suspect is described as black. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jean shorts, black socks, and black 'Nike' slides. He had a black shirt wrapped around his head.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, on Twitter @NYPDTips or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. You can remain anonymous.