It happened on Orchard Street near the corner of Stanton shortly before 7 p.m. Police say the 28-year-old was sitting in a parked vehicle when a shot hit her left arm.
She was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
Officials believe the woman was an innocent bystander and was not targeted.
Police are looking for a dark-colored SUV they believe the bullet was fired from.
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