The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. on Friday at the Chicanos Mexican Deli on Avenue O.
According to the NYPD, the 25-year-old man was shot twice in his shoulders during the incident.
First responders transported the victim to Maimonides Medical Center in stable condition.
Authorities say the suspect has facial tattoos and was last seen wearing all black before fleeing the scene.
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