Suspected gunman injured in Harlem shooting involving NYPD, 2nd shooter, police say
A suspected gunman was injured in a shooting involving NYPD officers and second gunman in Harlem on Friday evening, the NYPD says.
It happened just before 6:30 p.m. at West 125th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
Multiple gunmen involved in shooting
The suspect has been identified as 32-year-old Randy Negron.
According to police, Negron walked up to a man sitting outside a convenience store and shot him multiple times at close range.
Two plainclothes NYPD officers were driving on West 125th Street at the time and witnessed the shooting, police said. Both officers got out of the vehicle, and one officer began chasing Negron, who began to flee down Amsterdam Avenue.
Police said as the officer was running after Negron, another individual ran into the middle of the intersection and shot at Negron before fleeing.
The NYPD said the officer pursuing Negron also discharged his firearm.
Negron was shot once, according to the NYPD. Investigators say it's unclear at this time whether he was struck by gunfire from the NYPD officer or the second shooter.
2nd shooter not in custody
NYPD officers rendered aid to both Negron and the man Negron shot, police said.
Both were taken to a local hospital. Negron is in stable condition and is expected to survive. The other individual was last reported to be in serious but stable condition.
Negron's gun was recovered at the scene, police said.
The second shooter is not yet in custody.
Police said several bullets went through the window of a nearby urgent care during the shooting, but no one was injured.
The NYPD officers were not wearing body cameras during the shooting because they were going to their meal break when they witnessed the incident, police said.
The shooting was, however, captured on surveillance cameras in the area.
Suspect on parole, NYPD says
According to the NYPD, Negron is on parole for attempted murder.
Police said he was convicted for firing a gun at a group of people in June 2015.
Negron was released from jail in June 2025 and is on parole until August 2029, police said.
According to the NYPD, he has 11 previous arrests, including several other violent felonies.
