Gas Station Worker Recounts Harrowing Armed Robbery and Police Chase in Mount Vernon

Armed Robbery at Gas Station

• 🎯 A gas station employee in Mount Vernon recounts a harrowing experience of being robbed at gunpoint during an overnight shift.
• 💰 The victim stated the assailants demanded all his money, taking approximately $600 from his wallet.
• ⚠️ Surveillance video captured two armed men committing the robbery just before sunrise.

Multi-Agency Police Response

• 🚓 Officers responded to the scene and, shortly after, encountered the suspects a few blocks away, leading to a pursuit.
• 💥 An exchange of gunfire occurred when the suspects fired at least four shots at NYPD officers who were chasing them on foot.
• 🔍 The search for the two suspects has involved a massive, multi-agency effort including NYPD, FBI, and MTA police, utilizing K-9 units, drones, and helicopters.

Impact on the Community

• 🚫 Metro North service on the New Haven line was temporarily suspended due to the extensive manhunt.
• 🏘️ Streets were closed, and police were seen knocking on doors as the search continued.
• 🗣️ Residents expressed concern, noting that even supposedly safe neighborhoods can experience such incidents.

Outcome and Ongoing Investigation

• ✅ Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported, neither to the gas station attendant nor to the officers involved.
• 🏥 One officer was taken to the hospital for observation as a precautionary measure.
• 🔎 The investigation and search for the two gunmen are ongoing.