NYC Local News: Gunmen Open Fire Inside Washington Heights Apartment Building, NYPD Releases New Images

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The NYPD is searching for two suspects after a shooting inside a Washington Heights apartment building on West 180 Street. Surveillance images have been released as police ask the public for tips.


By Dan Gesslein 

Manhattan Voice
December 23, 2025


NYC LOCAL NEWS - Residents in Washington Heights are being urged to stay alert after the NYPD released new surveillance images connected to a shooting inside a Manhattan apartment building last month. Detectives say the photos could be the key to identifying two suspects involved in the incident, which happened in broad daylight.


According to police, two gunmen opened fire inside an apartment building at 603 West 180 Street in Washington Heights on the afternoon of November 17 at around 3:50 p.m. After shots were fired, both suspects ran out of the building and disappeared in an unknown direction.


NYPD Releases Surveillance Images in Washington Heights Shooting Investigation


As the investigation continues, the NYPD is turning to the public for help. Officers released two surveillance images showing the suspected shooters—one captured outside the building and another taken inside a stairwell.





Police say the images show clear details of the suspects’ clothing, which could help someone recognize them.


Suspect Descriptions: What Police Want You to Look For

Suspect One (Inside the Building):


  • Male with a dark complexion and large dark hair


  • Last seen wearing a distinctive jacket:


  • Right side: tan with black lettering that appears to read “O” and “X”


  • Left side: black with white “X” and “O” lettering


  • Captured on camera inside the apartment building stairwell


Suspect Two (Outside the Building):


  • Male with dark hair and dark complexion


  • Wearing a black winter coat with a white hoodie underneath


  • Photographed outside the Washington Heights apartment building


Investigators believe the unique clothing, especially the two-toned jacket with lettering, could stand out to someone who knows or has seen the suspects.


Washington Heights Community on Edge After Apartment Building Gunfire


While no additional injuries have been publicly detailed, the shooting has raised concerns among residents in the area. A shooting inside a residential apartment building in Washington Heights is especially alarming, given the time of day and the presence of families and neighbors nearby.


Police have not released a motive and say the investigation remains ongoing.


How to Report Tips to the NYPD


The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the Washington Heights apartment building shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through several official channels:


All tips are strictly confidential, and police stress that even small details could help move the case forward.


Why These Images Matter Now


Authorities say releasing images weeks after the incident is a strategic move, hoping that time may jog someone’s memory. If you live or work near West 180 Street in Washington Heights, or recognize the jacket or clothing described, police want to hear from you.


For continued updates on this developing NYC local crime investigation, stay with Manhattan Voice and follow official NYPD announcements.


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