Man critical after being shot in the head in Washington Heights market

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) — A man was shot in the head at a fish market in Washington Heights early Wednesday morning.

Officials say the shooting happened inside the Seafood King Fish Market on Broadway just before 2 a.m.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was shot once in the back of his head.

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He was taken to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in critical condition.

Authorities say the suspect ran off. He was described as about 5’5 with a medium complexion and was said to have been wearing a black mask and black clothing.

The victim was one of at least four people shot in New York City since late Tuesday night.

An investigation is onoing.

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