QUEENS, N.Y. – Police are searching for two suspects after a confrontation inside a Queens apartment building escalated into an assault and gunfire Friday night, according to the NYPD.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:28 p.m. Friday near Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 86th Street. A 28-year-old man was inside his apartment building when an unidentified man and woman approached him, NYPD Crime Stoppers said.
Police said the pair became involved in a verbal dispute with the victim before repeatedly punching him. During the confrontation, the male suspect allegedly displayed a firearm and fired one round, striking a wall.
- A 28-year-old man was allegedly punched multiple times by a male and female suspect.
- Police said the male suspect displayed a firearm and discharged one round into a wall.
- NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking the public to help identify the two suspects.
Verbal Dispute Turns Violent in Rockaway Beach
Investigators said the encounter began with an argument inside the victim’s apartment building in the vicinity of Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 86th Street.
“The individuals engaged the victim in a verbal dispute before punching him multiple times,” NYPD Crime Stoppers said in its wanted alert.
The confrontation then escalated when the unidentified male allegedly pulled out a gun.
Police said the man discharged one round, which struck a wall. The NYPD notice did not report anyone being struck by the gunfire.
The Crime Stoppers alert also did not provide information about the victim’s condition or indicate whether he required medical treatment following the assault.
NYPD Searches for Man and Woman After Assault
Police are seeking both individuals in connection with the Friday night attack.
The NYPD classified the incident as an assault and issued a public appeal for information Saturday as investigators worked to identify the suspects.
No arrests were announced in the Crime Stoppers notice, and police did not provide additional information about what led to the initial verbal dispute.
Anyone with information can call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can contact 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Tips can also be submitted through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or through @NYPDTips on X. Police said all calls are strictly confidential.
The two individuals are being sought in connection with the investigation, and allegations against any person ultimately charged would have to be proven in court.
Where did the Queens assault happen?
Police said the incident occurred inside an apartment building near Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 86th Street.
Was anyone shot during the confrontation?
Police said the male suspect fired one round that struck a wall. The NYPD alert did not report anyone being hit by the gunfire.
How can the public provide information to investigators?
Tips can be submitted to NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or, in Spanish, at 1-888-57-PISTA. Information can also be provided online or through @NYPDTips.
Sources: NYPD Crime Stoppers wanted alert.