Upper West Side shooting suspect arrested, charged: police

Suspect arrested after UWS shooting

Police say they have arrested 42-year-old Eduardo Diaz of Queens, the man accused of shooting his former boss in broad daylight on the Upper West Side. FOX 5's Duarte Geraldino has the story.

NEW YORK - A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with Thursday’s shooting on the Upper West Side, according to police.

According to police, 42-year-old Eduardo Diaz, of Queens, faces a charge of attempted murder, among others, after a man was shot in the shoulder and leg just after 9 a.m. near West 69th Street and Columbus Avenue.

Following the shooting, police said the suspect then fled into the subway, causing disruptions as police chased him through the Upper West Side and into the 72nd Street station.

The gunman led police on a pursuit through the Upper West Side, ultimately reaching the 72nd Street subway station.

Witnesses reported hearing an argument before the shooting, with one saying they overheard, "Give me my money!" Authorities found numerous shell casings and a trail of blood at the scene.

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Officers with canine units attempted to track him, while firefighters cut power to the subway tracks in an effort to prevent his escape. Despite the efforts, the suspect managed to flee through a subway hatch.

A source told FOX 5 NY that the 47-year-old victim, who is in stable condition, owns a computer repair shop on 68th Street, and the shooter is allegedly a former employee who was recently fired..