Brooklyn Driver Shot in Carjacking Attempt | Newark News

A Brooklyn car service driver, 21, was shot in the neck during a brutal carjacking attempt while picking up a passenger — the suspect demanded cash and his phone, then fled with $500 and the phone. The victim spent over a week unconscious but is now awake and improving, though recovery will be long. His brother, also a driver, revealed the emotional devastation such violence inflicts on those who depend on the job to survive. Police have released suspect images and dashcam footage, urging the public to come forward with tips through NYPD Crime Stoppers. The hunt for the shooter continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23d0c37f3c8a1255