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Bystander shoots knife-wielding menace who was harassing NYC food vendor: sources

By Larry Celona, Patrick Reilly,

2024-06-12

A knife-wielding menace who was harassing a Midtown hotdog vendor Tuesday night was shot by a witness who intervened in the confrontation, according to police and sources

The 39-year-old man was threatening the street vendor on 33rd Street and Broadway around 8 p.m. when he pulled out a knife, started scraping it on the ground and pointed it at four men standing on the corner.

One of the men then pulled out a gun and shot the instigator in the leg, according to police sources.

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One person is in custody, however, it was not immediately clear if he is the shooter or not, the sources said.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3mk1La_0toYX6sS00 — A 39-year-old man was shot in the leg in Midtown on Tuesday night after harassing a food vendor.

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https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2gCfbB_0toYX6sS00 — Sources told The Post the shooting victim pulled out a knife and threatened a group of four men standing on the corner. KEVIN C DOWNS

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https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2P2kxa_0toYX6sS00 — One of the four men pulled out a gun and shot the instigator. KEVIN C DOWNS

The unidentified shooting victim had an outstanding warrant, according to cops.

He was taken by EMS to Bellevue Hospital, police said.

The investigation is ongoing.

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eddygumbo

06-13

We need more of this if we want to stop blatant crime.

Nick718

06-13

Vigilantism on the rise thanks to progressive liberal policies. What a fine mess they have made.

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