A Williamsburg Shomrim volunteer on patrol helped lead to the recovery of a loaded illegal firearm after spotting a man carrying a knapsack and acting suspiciously near South 8th Street. Sources tell YWN that the volunteer then observed the suspect display a handgun, immediately called for backup, notified the NYPD, and safely followed the individual from a distance while providing officers with real-time updates.

Responding NYPD officers stopped the suspect on Broadway, where they recovered the loaded illegal firearm. The weapon has been taken into evidence and is now being investigated to determine whether it was used in any previous crimes.

Following the incident, the NYPD’s 90th Precinct publicly thanked Williamsburg Shomrim for its assistance, writing on social media: “A huge thank you to our Patrol Officers for retrieving this illegal firearm off the streets & @WspuShomrim for the amazing assistance.”

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)