QUEENS, NY—A concerning incident involving firearms took place at the corner of Hollis Avenue and 205 Street on Friday evening. At approximately 8:40 PM, two groups, one consisting of two individuals and the other of six, exchanged gunfire. Following the altercation, the smaller group fled northbound on 205 Place on bicycles, while the larger group escaped southbound on 205 Street on foot.
Remarkably, no injuries were reported in the incident. The situation is under investigation as authorities seek to identify and locate the individuals involved in the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time.
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