Introduction to the Incident
Queens detectives are investigating a shooting on Saturday night that left a man hospitalized. According to police sources, officers from the 114th Precinct and Police Service Area 9 rushed to the Astoria Houses located at 1-05 Astoria Blvd. at around 8:54 p.m. on April 26 after receiving reports of a person shot.
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Details of the Shooting
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 40-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the right thigh outside an apartment building. According to police sources, officers from the 114th Precinct and Police Service Area 9 rushed to the Astoria Houses located at 1-05 Astoria Blvd. at around 8:54 p.m. on April 26 after receiving reports of a person shot.
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EMS rushed him to Elmhurst Hospital.
Police sources report that the victim was uncooperative with police, only telling detectives that when he walked outside, he felt pain in his leg and noticed that he was shot.
Investigation and Current Status
Police have not yet obtained a description of the suspected shooter. No arrests have been made in the case.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Call for Information
Anyone with information regarding this shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The shooting at the Astoria Houses in Queens has left a man hospitalized and the police are currently investigating the incident. The victim’s uncooperative nature has made it challenging for the detectives to gather more information about the shooting. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
FAQs
Q: What happened at the Astoria Houses in Queens?
A: A 40-year-old man was shot in the right thigh outside an apartment building at the Astoria Houses in Queens.
Q: When did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting occurred on Saturday night, April 26, at around 8:54 p.m.
Q: Is the victim cooperating with the police?
A: No, the victim is being uncooperative with the police and has only provided limited information about the incident.
Q: Have any arrests been made?
A: No, no arrests have been made in the case, and the investigation is ongoing.
Q: How can I provide information about the shooting?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
