Group Dispute Turns Violent As Gunman Shoots 21-Year-Old in Astoria
38-04 28th Ave, Astoria, Queens
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- Two men were shot in Astoria, Queens early Wednesday morning, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred around 1:34 a.m. near 28-36 Steinway Street.
- Police say a 21-year-old man was shot in the right leg and a 19-year-old man was shot in the right arm and left leg. Both victims were taken to a local hospital by private means and are listed in stable condition.
- Police are searching for multiple men described as wearing dark clothing and ski masks. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
The suspect is described as a man last seen wearing a gray tracksuit.
The victim was transported to Mount Sinai Queens by private means in stable condition.
The suspect fled westbound on 28th Avenue in a white Hyundai Elantra.
During the dispute, an unidentified suspect from the opposing group fired a gun, striking the victim once in the right leg.
A 21-year-old man was part of a group involved in a physical dispute with another group near 38-04 28th Avenue in Queens at approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 26.
The NYPD has provided additional information regarding this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 38-04 28th Ave.
Police are looking for multiple men they say were dressed in dark clothing and wearing ski masks.
Both victims are in stable condition after being transported to the hospital in a private vehicle.
A 21-year-old man was shot in the right leg and a 19-year-old man was shot in the right arm and left leg, per PIX 11.
Officers responded to the scene on Steinway Street at approximately 1:34 a.m.
According to an update from PIX 11 News, two men were hurt in a shooting early Wednesday morning.
Citizen user video shows police on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 28-36 Steinway St.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
The suspect is described as a man last seen wearing a gray tracksuit.
The victim was transported to Mount Sinai Queens by private means in stable condition.
The suspect fled westbound on 28th Avenue in a white Hyundai Elantra.
During the dispute, an unidentified suspect from the opposing group fired a gun, striking the victim once in the right leg.
A 21-year-old man was part of a group involved in a physical dispute with another group near 38-04 28th Avenue in Queens at approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 26.
The NYPD has provided additional information regarding this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 38-04 28th Ave.
Police are looking for multiple men they say were dressed in dark clothing and wearing ski masks.
Both victims are in stable condition after being transported to the hospital in a private vehicle.
A 21-year-old man was shot in the right leg and a 19-year-old man was shot in the right arm and left leg, per PIX 11.
Officers responded to the scene on Steinway Street at approximately 1:34 a.m.
According to an update from PIX 11 News, two men were hurt in a shooting early Wednesday morning.
Citizen user video shows police on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 28-36 Steinway St.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
The suspect is described as a man last seen wearing a gray tracksuit.
The victim was transported to Mount Sinai Queens by private means in stable condition.
The suspect fled westbound on 28th Avenue in a white Hyundai Elantra.
During the dispute, an unidentified suspect from the opposing group fired a gun, striking the victim once in the right leg.
A 21-year-old man was part of a group involved in a physical dispute with another group near 38-04 28th Avenue in Queens at approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 26.
The NYPD has provided additional information regarding this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 38-04 28th Ave.
Police are looking for multiple men they say were dressed in dark clothing and wearing ski masks.
Both victims are in stable condition after being transported to the hospital in a private vehicle.
A 21-year-old man was shot in the right leg and a 19-year-old man was shot in the right arm and left leg, per PIX 11.
Officers responded to the scene on Steinway Street at approximately 1:34 a.m.
According to an update from PIX 11 News, two men were hurt in a shooting early Wednesday morning.
Citizen user video shows police on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 28-36 Steinway St.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
The suspect is described as a man last seen wearing a gray tracksuit.
The victim was transported to Mount Sinai Queens by private means in stable condition.
The suspect fled westbound on 28th Avenue in a white Hyundai Elantra.
During the dispute, an unidentified suspect from the opposing group fired a gun, striking the victim once in the right leg.
A 21-year-old man was part of a group involved in a physical dispute with another group near 38-04 28th Avenue in Queens at approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 26.
The NYPD has provided additional information regarding this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 38-04 28th Ave.
Police are looking for multiple men they say were dressed in dark clothing and wearing ski masks.
Both victims are in stable condition after being transported to the hospital in a private vehicle.
A 21-year-old man was shot in the right leg and a 19-year-old man was shot in the right arm and left leg, per PIX 11.
Officers responded to the scene on Steinway Street at approximately 1:34 a.m.
According to an update from PIX 11 News, two men were hurt in a shooting early Wednesday morning.
Citizen user video shows police on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 28-36 Steinway St.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
The suspect is described as a man last seen wearing a gray tracksuit.
The victim was transported to Mount Sinai Queens by private means in stable condition.
The suspect fled westbound on 28th Avenue in a white Hyundai Elantra.
During the dispute, an unidentified suspect from the opposing group fired a gun, striking the victim once in the right leg.
A 21-year-old man was part of a group involved in a physical dispute with another group near 38-04 28th Avenue in Queens at approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 26.
The NYPD has provided additional information regarding this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 38-04 28th Ave.
Police are looking for multiple men they say were dressed in dark clothing and wearing ski masks.
Both victims are in stable condition after being transported to the hospital in a private vehicle.
A 21-year-old man was shot in the right leg and a 19-year-old man was shot in the right arm and left leg, per PIX 11.
Officers responded to the scene on Steinway Street at approximately 1:34 a.m.
According to an update from PIX 11 News, two men were hurt in a shooting early Wednesday morning.
Citizen user video shows police on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 28-36 Steinway St.
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CLOSE ALL HOOKAH BARS GUARANTEE LESS CRIME!!
Steinway at night is the worst
Hmmm wonder why
The neighborhood used to be a nice neighborhood
Nobody is scared to go to jail laws let them right back out 👎🤬
Seriously they have to close those hookah bars and those skanky clubstaurants.
It has nothing to do with the hookah lounges its the people who travel here to hangout thats the issue.
CLOSE ALL HOOKAH BARS GUARANTEE LESS CRIME!!
Steinway at night is the worst
Hmmm wonder why
The neighborhood used to be a nice neighborhood
Nobody is scared to go to jail laws let them right back out 👎🤬
Seriously they have to close those hookah bars and those skanky clubstaurants.
It has nothing to do with the hookah lounges its the people who travel here to hangout thats the issue.
CLOSE ALL HOOKAH BARS GUARANTEE LESS CRIME!!
Steinway at night is the worst
Hmmm wonder why
The neighborhood used to be a nice neighborhood
Nobody is scared to go to jail laws let them right back out 👎🤬
Seriously they have to close those hookah bars and those skanky clubstaurants.
It has nothing to do with the hookah lounges its the people who travel here to hangout thats the issue.
CLOSE ALL HOOKAH BARS GUARANTEE LESS CRIME!!
Steinway at night is the worst
Hmmm wonder why
The neighborhood used to be a nice neighborhood
Nobody is scared to go to jail laws let them right back out 👎🤬
Seriously they have to close those hookah bars and those skanky clubstaurants.
It has nothing to do with the hookah lounges its the people who travel here to hangout thats the issue.
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CLOSE ALL HOOKAH BARS GUARANTEE LESS CRIME!!
Steinway at night is the worst
Hmmm wonder why
The neighborhood used to be a nice neighborhood
Nobody is scared to go to jail laws let them right back out 👎🤬
Seriously they have to close those hookah bars and those skanky clubstaurants.
It has nothing to do with the hookah lounges its the people who travel here to hangout thats the issue.