KEW GARDENS HILLS, N.Y. — A Queens man was indicted on charges of attempted murder, assault, and weapons possession in connection with a November parking dispute that led to the shooting of two men outside his Kew Gardens Hills home, prosecutors announced.
Alan Rodriguez, 22, allegedly fired multiple shots at Jignesh Patel, 34, and Vijay Patel, 41, during an altercation on November 3, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. The victims sustained gunshot wounds to the foot and knee, respectively, and both were hospitalized for treatment.
“This was a completely senseless act of violence, and the two victims will now carry injuries for the rest of their lives,” Katz said in a statement. “My office is committed to removing illegal guns from our communities.”
The confrontation reportedly began when Rodriguez exited a black Acura MDX on 79th Avenue to argue with the two men, who were double-parked outside their vehicle. Investigators recovered five shell casings at the scene, which occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Rodriguez, arraigned on a six-count indictment, faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted. He is due back in court on February 3, 2025, before Queens Supreme Court Justice Toni Cimino.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence and disputes escalating into physical harm in residential neighborhoods.
