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Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
Saddle Brook business owner recalls 'very scary' encounter as she was shot with crossbow
As she got ready to head into her store on Thursday, Katarina, the owner of Birds by Joe 2 in Saddle Brook was feeling a bit shaky, still recovering physically and emotionally after being shot with a crossbow in the store on Monday evening. "I'm doing basically semi-OK. I had to have a few teeth removed ... Emotionally, I'm shaky," said Katarina, who did not wish to give her last name, on Thursday afternoon. "Today reality started to sink in. I was OK Tuesday, yesterday and this morning. Then when I started getting ready to come to the store that's when it hit me." Just before 6 p.m. on Monday evening, Saddle Brook police responded to Birds by Joe 2 on Route 46 after the store's owner, Katarina, was shot in the face with an arrow from a crossbow. After running to a neighboring business for help, Katarina was taken to the hospital and treated for serious injuries. She has since had three teeth removed from her lower jaw. Going forward, she said that it will be a lengthy four-to-five-month process to fix her teeth. Per Katarina, the man who shot her is a regular customer. He had just been in the store on Friday to buy a cage. On Monday, he walked in the store and said "hey" like usual, Katarina said. "He walked toward the back of my retail store and said something while he was there, but I couldn't hear him. So, I walked toward the back where he was and I said, 'I'm sorry what did you say? I didn't hear you.' That's when he got the crossbow and just shot me at close range." The customer, Raymond M. Carey, 53, of Hasbrouck Heights was arrested in Pine Beach in Ocean County Tuesday afternoon and charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and obstructing the administration of the law. Birds by Joe 2, which Katarina described as usually very quiet, has remained closed since Monday evening. Katarina and her business partner plan to reopen on Friday. She returned to the store on Thursday to feed the birds, saying, "We open tomorrow. My business partner is here with me, so I am not by myself because it still feels very scary, you know, very fresh." Birds by Joe 2, which has been open since November of 2020, made headlines last month as well after a $7,000 African gray parrot was stolen. The parrot was ultimately located by police and returned to the store. In the wake of these two devastating incidents, a customer of the Saddle Brook store has created a GoFundMe in support of Katarina. "For years, Katarina has been a pillar of love and support for countless birds, dedicating her time to giving them the care, respect, and homes they deserve," says the GoFundMe description. "Her shop is not just another business, it is a place where people and families learn about different birds, find their perfect feathered companions, and board them knowing that they are getting the best care while they are away." The description continues, "Recently, Katarina was the victim of two crimes, the most recent one enduring an attack at her store, leaving her injured and traumatized. Despite facing these challenges, she continues to pour her heart into caring for her beloved birds." Weather: New Jersey could get 'life-threatening' blast of cold air; what to know The goal of the fundraiser is to help Katarina recover, cover her medical expenses, and "secure her store so she can continue her incredible work." As of Thursday afternoon, the GoFundMe has raised more than $1,500. "A customer of mine started the GoFundMe page. I appreciate her help and support for doing that," said Katarina. "We don't know right now what's going to happen with our business. We plan to continue to serve our community, which is very lovely. But we also have to think of our safety, my safety and my employees too. We have to decide what we're going to do but we haven't made any decisions with the business aspect yet so right now we're just going to open up tomorrow to help our customers and we'll take it from there." This article originally appeared on Saddle Brook NJ victim shot by crossbow speaks about experience
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Wealthy New Jersey town pet store owner shot with crossbow after exotic bird robbery
A pet shop in New Jersey has been subjected to a series of crimes in recent weeks, with an expensive bird stolen from the business in one case and another leaving the owner shot in the face with a crossbow arrow. Authorities on Tuesday arrested 53-year-old Raymond M. Carey, from Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly shooting the business owner in the face with a crossbow, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement. The victim has been identified as Katarina Rukavishnikova, the owner of Birds by Joe 2 on Route 46 in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, NBC4 reported. "Birds By Joe 2 is temporarily closed…. Katarina is recovering and investigations are underway," the pet shop posted on Facebook Tuesday. Safari Operator Sued After New Jersey Woman Mauled To Death By A Hippo Police responded to a 911 call on Monday shortly before 6 p.m., reporting a woman seriously injured at her pet shop. Responding officers discovered that the woman had been shot in the face with a crossbow arrow and that the suspect had fled the scene in his vehicle. Read On The Fox News App After being shot, the woman was able to disarm the attacker and run for help to a neighboring business. Authorities said the woman was treated at a hospital for "serious injuries." Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and the Saddle Brook Police Department, with assistance from several other agencies in the area, including the FBI, carried out an investigation and manhunt for the suspect. Through video surveillance, license plate readers and witness interviews, detectives were able to identify the suspect, according to the criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital. Nj Lawsuit Claiming Oil Companies Cause Climate Change Dealt Massive Blow In Court Less than 24 hours after the attack, Carey was arrested in Pine Beach, New Jersey, around 1 p.m. Tuesday. He was charged with first-degree attempted murder, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree obstructing the administration of law, and he is awaiting his first court appearance. This was not the first crime the owner of Birds By Joe 2 had suffered in recent weeks. A thief stole a $7,000 African grey parrot from the shop on Jan. 23, police said, Rukavishnikova told NJ Advance Media that the two crimes were not connected. "He's a repeat customer. He shot me without any warning," Rukavishnikova told the local outlet about the crossbow attack. "He didn't say anything." Birds By Joe 2 caught the bird incident on surveillance cameras and posted pictures of the stolen parrot on social media. Authorities recovered the bird earlier this month, the business announced on its Instagram account. "Our African Grey has been returned to us! Thank you to everyone has shared our posts, scoured online and reached out," Birds By Joe 2 wrote in a post. Saddle Brook police said a warrant was issued for the arrest of Paterson resident Onyx Calderon, 24, for the parrot theft. "Based on the results of this investigation, detectives have determined that the prior theft and the crossbow incident yesterday are unrelated," the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office told Fox News Digital. Teacher Arrested After Threat That Shut Down Nj School District, Police Say "Katarina has been a pillar of love and support for countless birds, dedicating her time to giving them the care, respect, and homes they deserve," customers wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help the store owner in her recovery. "Katarina was the victim of two crimes, the most recent one enduring an attack at her store, leaving her injured and traumatized. Despite facing these challenges, she continues to pour her heart into caring for her beloved birds."Original article source: Wealthy New Jersey town pet store owner shot with crossbow after exotic bird robbery
Fox News
19-02-2025
- Fox News
Wealthy New Jersey town pet store owner shot with crossbow after exotic bird robbery
A pet shop in New Jersey has been subjected to a series of crimes in recent weeks, with an expensive bird stolen from the business in one case and another leaving the owner shot in the face with a crossbow arrow. Authorities on Tuesday arrested 53-year-old Raymond M. Carey, from Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly shooting the business owner in the face with a crossbow, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement. The victim has been identified as Katarina Rukavishnikova, the owner of Birds by Joe 2 on Route 46 in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, NBC4 reported. "Birds By Joe 2 is temporarily closed…. Katarina is recovering and investigations are underway," the pet shop posted on Facebook Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call on Monday shortly before 6 p.m., reporting a woman seriously injured at her pet shop. Responding officers discovered that the woman had been shot in the face with a crossbow arrow and that the suspect had fled the scene in his vehicle. After being shot, the woman was able to disarm the attacker and run for help to a neighboring business. Authorities said the woman was treated at a hospital for "serious injuries." Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and the Saddle Brook Police Department, with assistance from several other agencies in the area, including the FBI, carried out an investigation and manhunt for the suspect. Through video surveillance, license plate readers and witness interviews, detectives were able to identify the suspect, according to the criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital. Less than 24 hours after the attack, Carey was arrested in Pine Beach, New Jersey, around 1 p.m. Tuesday. He was charged with first-degree attempted murder, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree obstructing the administration of law, and he is awaiting his first court appearance. This was not the first crime the owner of Birds By Joe 2 had suffered in recent weeks. A thief stole a $7,000 African grey parrot from the shop on Jan. 23, police said, Rukavishnikova told NJ Advance Media that the two crimes were not connected. "He's a repeat customer. He shot me without any warning," Rukavishnikova told the local outlet about the crossbow attack. "He didn't say anything." Birds By Joe 2 caught the bird incident on surveillance cameras and posted pictures of the stolen parrot on social media. Authorities recovered the bird earlier this month, the business announced on its Instagram account. "Our African Grey has been returned to us! Thank you to everyone has shared our posts, scoured online and reached out," Birds By Joe 2 wrote in a post. Saddle Brook police said a warrant was issued for the arrest of Paterson resident Onyx Calderon, 24, for the parrot theft. "Based on the results of this investigation, detectives have determined that the prior theft and the crossbow incident yesterday are unrelated," the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office told Fox News Digital. "Katarina has been a pillar of love and support for countless birds, dedicating her time to giving them the care, respect, and homes they deserve," customers wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help the store owner in her recovery. "Katarina was the victim of two crimes, the most recent one enduring an attack at her store, leaving her injured and traumatized. Despite facing these challenges, she continues to pour her heart into caring for her beloved birds."
The Independent
18-02-2025
- The Independent
Pet store owner shot in face with crossbow weeks after theft of $7,000 parrot
A New Jersey pet store is now at the center of an attempted homicide investigation after its owner was shot in the face with a crossbow - just weeks after a $7,000 parrot was stolen from her. The owner of Birds by Joe 2 in Saddle Brook was shot in the face by an attacker using a crossbow on Monday night, according to a press release from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. The attacker fled the scene. Birds by Joe 2 later identified the victim as their owner, Katarina, on social media. Previous media reports have identified her as Katarina Rukavishnikova. She was taken to the hospital in stable condition on Monday and has since been released, NJ Advance Media reports. Rukavishnikova told NJ Advance Media her attacker was a regular. He walked into the store while talking to himself before the attack Monday night, she added. 'He's a repeat customer,' she said. 'He shot me without any warning. He didn't say anything.' 'When I got close to him I saw the crossbow and he shot me in the face with the arrow,' she added. The attack comes after a $7,000 African Grey parrot was stolen from the store last month. Security footage shared on social media shows the alleged thief bringing the parrot up to the counter inside a carrier and then bolting with it moments later. Police ultimately recovered the parrot earlier this month in Paterson, New Jersey thanks to tips they received, according to NJ Advance Media. A suspect has since been charged with theft. The shooting was unrelated to the earlier alleged parrot theft, NJ Advance Media reports. Saddle Brook Police Chief John Zotollo told The Independent his office is investigating the shooting alongside the prosecutor's office. He did not provide further updates beyond the initial statement released Monday night by the prosecutor's office.
