Brooklyn livery driver shot in face during dispute

A 54-year-old livery driver was shot in the face during a dispute with a passenger in Brooklyn early Monday morning. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. near East 101st Street and Flatlands Avenue in Canarsie, after a verbal argument escalated, leading the passenger to pull out a gun and fire, grazing the driver's face. The driver managed to drive himself to Brookdale University Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. The shooter fled the scene on foot, and as of now, no arrests have been made, with police lacking a description of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are appealing for information from the public. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding violence in rideshare and taxi services.