Queens Shooting: Police Investigate Armed Robbery and Shooting
Incident Details
On November 8th, around 6:45 pm, police responded to a shooting at 32-78 Steinway St. in Astoria, Queens. According to the preliminary investigation, two unidentified suspects entered the location, assaulted a 40-year-old man, and then fired multiple shots at him, striking him in the leg and torso.
Victim’s Condition
The victim was taken to Elmhurst Hospital and was listed in stable condition. The incident is still under investigation, and no arrests have been made.
Investigation Ongoing
Police from the 114th Precinct are actively investigating the incident. The suspects stole the victim’s watch and fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. Anyone with information regarding the shooting can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA) or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Precinct Statistics
The 114th Precinct has had a notable decrease in shootings, with only five reported incidents year-to-date through November 3, compared to 22 at the same point last year. However, robberies are up 14.3% year-to-date, from 230 to 263 incidents.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the shooting?
A: Two unidentified suspects entered a store, assaulted a 40-year-old man, and fired multiple shots at him, striking him in the leg and torso.
Q: What was the victim’s condition?
A: The victim was taken to Elmhurst Hospital and was listed in stable condition.
Q: Have any arrests been made?
A: No, the investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
Q: How can I report information about the shooting?
A: You can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA) or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
