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QUEENS, NY – The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a gunman who fired multiple shots at a busy intersection in the Rockaways earlier this month before fleeing the scene.

According to police, the incident occurred around 6:14 p.m. on February 3 at the intersection of Beach 90th Street and Beach Channel Drive, within the 100th Precinct. An unidentified individual discharged a firearm several times, endangering nearby motorists and pedestrians, before running west along Beach Channel Drive.

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No injuries were reported, but officers recovered ballistic evidence at the scene. The suspect remains at large.

NYPD urges public assistance

Detectives from the 100th Precinct and NYPD Crime Stoppers are investigating and reviewing area surveillance footage.

Gunman fired multiple shots near Beach 90th Street and Beach Channel Drive
Suspect fled westbound on Beach Channel Drive after the shooting
No injuries reported; police seek public’s help identifying suspect

Anyone with information is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), sending a direct message to @NYPDTips, or submitting a tip online. All tips are confidential.

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