Livery Driver Shot in Brooklyn Dispute, Union Demands Justice

Brooklyn Shooting Incident

• 🎯 A 54-year-old livery driver was grazed in the face by a bullet during an argument with a passenger in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
• 📍 The incident occurred around 1:30 AM at East 101st Street and Flatlands Avenue.
• 🏥 The driver, a husband and father of five, managed to drive himself to Brookdale University Hospital.

Advocate Concerns and Demands

• ⚠️ Union officials highlighted that the bullet missed a critical artery by less than an inch, which could have had a far more tragic outcome.
• ⚖️ The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers is urging the Brooklyn District Attorney not to release the suspect if apprehended.
• 💰 The Federation has announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest or conviction.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🏃 The passenger fled the scene on foot, and police have not yet released a description of the suspect.
• ❓ The specific cause of the dispute between the driver and the passenger remains unclear.