Man Dies After Being Shot In The Head In Harlem, Police Say

HARLEM, NEW YORK — A man was shot in the head and killed Friday during a struggle on a Harlem street, police said. Another man had his face grazed by a bullet.

The dead man, who was later identified by police as Andrew Walcott, 25, of Harlem, was shot outside 1477 Amsterdam Avenue at 5:30 a.m., police said. Officers responding to a call of an assault found both men.

Walcott was taken to St. Luke's Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The other man, 28, declined medical attention, the NYPD said.

No arrests had been made as of Friday morning, police said.

Police released surveillance footage of the incident Friday evening. The culprit is described as a 5'10", 150 lbs., black male with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is encouraged to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.

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