What happened
A tragic incident occurred today around 12:25 p.m. at the intersection of East 110th Street and Madison Avenue in East Harlem, where 69-year-old Robin Wright, who was using a walker following leg surgery, was fatally struck in the face by a stray bullet. She had been out walking with a friend to get lunch as part of her rehabilitation. Wright was rushed to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where she later passed away.([turn0news12])
How it unfolded
The shooting stemmed from an attempted robbery one block away. The intended victim, an armed bystander, returned fire when confronted, triggering a dangerous crossfire between him and the fleeing suspects. Wright was not the target and became a heartbreaking victim of random violence.([turn0news12])
Eyewitness heartbreak
Wright’s friend, Juanita Arnold, witnessed the entire tragedy and emotionally recounted, “I just stood right there and watched my friend while she died. That lady should’ve never died like that.” Other neighbors rushed to help, only to witness a community shattered.([turn0news12])
Broader concerns
The shooting occurred within the NYPD’s 23rd Precinct—a zone that had seen reduced shootings and homicides so far this year. This incident, however, has reignited demands from local residents for stronger action from Mayor Eric Adams and law enforcement to end the persistent gun violence.(
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