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Pregnant woman shot in NYCHA apartment is clinging to life

A 27-year-old pregnant woman is clinging to life after her husband shot her in the neck in a Lower East Side apartment Thursday night, according to cops and police sources.

The victim was inside the home on Madison Street, part of NYCHA’s Vladeck Houses, around 8:15 p.m., when her 28-year-old spouse shot her during a dispute, cops said.

She was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition. 

Police investigating shooting of pregnant woman.
Police investigate the shooting of a 27-year-old pregnant woman at 364 Madison St. William Miller for NY Post
Police officer at 364 Madison St.
Police say the assailant fled on foot and has been arrested in New Jersey. William Miller for NY Post

Her husband fled on foot, cops said.

Cops later said he had been arrested in New Jersey and would be extradited to the Big Apple to face charges.