A shooting occurred on a Wednesday night in the Upper East Side of New York, taking the life of a woman who was pushing a three-month-old baby in a stroller. The incident happened around 8:25 p.m. local time at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 95th Street, as reported by a major New York news outlet. The event has shocked residents and prompted swift responses from city officials. [Citation: NYPD] [Citation: City of New York Mayor’s Office]
Initial police findings indicate the victim, 20 years old, was strolling with her infant when an assailant approached from behind and fired a single shot at close range. The woman was transported to New York Metropolitan Hospital, where she died roughly an hour after the attack. The infant who was in the stroller was unharmed and is being cared for by family as investigators continue to gather details. [Citation: NYPD]
Authorities say the suspected shooter fled the scene toward the east of East 95th Street. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing the area for witnesses who may help identify the assailant. The motive remains unclear, and no arrests had been announced at the time of initial reporting. [Citation: NYPD]
In a statement at the scene, New York City Mayor Eric Adams described the act as a stark reminder of how gun violence affects families nationwide. He pledged that law enforcement would pursue the suspect until justice is served and urged anyone with information to come forward. The incident has intensified discussions about safety in crowded city neighborhoods and the protection of vulnerable residents. [Citation: City of New York Mayor’s Office]