US EditionWoman Fatally Shot in East Harlem After Being Caught in Crossfire, Police Say
Robin Wright, 69, was an unintended victim in a gunfire dispute involving a mugging and chase; police seek three male suspects connected to the fatal shooting.
- Robin Wright, a 69-year-old grandmother, was fatally shot shortly before 12:30 p.m. on August 27, 2025, while standing on a sidewalk in the East Harlem neighborhood near the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 110th Street.
- The shooting occurred as Wright walked home after picking up lunch and was caught in crossfire from an unrelated dispute involving three men fleeing the scene.
- Witnesses reported hearing over a dozen gunshots and saw three suspects wearing face coverings and dark clothing running away on Madison Avenue, while Wright was shot in the face near her residence in Lehman Village.
- Authorities have not made arrests but charged 23-year-old Darious Smith with firearm possession linked to the shooting, and officials emphasize the need for laws preventing illegal guns from entering communities.
- The incident prompted calls for urgent safety measures citywide from officials like Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo, highlighting ongoing investigations and fears among neighbors affected by gun violence.
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Woman 69, fatally shot in face on New York City street: Police
Police are searching for three male suspects in the fatal shooting of a 69-year-old with a walker in Harlem, New York, on Aug. 27, 2025. WABC (NEW YORK) — Police are searching for three male suspects in the fatal shooting of a 69-year-old with a walker in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, according to the New York Police Department. Robin Wright, 69, was shot in the face once by an unidentified person, the NYPD said. Police responded to the r…
Robin Wright was walking home after buying his lunch when he was shot in the face, police reported.
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