Moped driver shot in alleged road rage incident in Queens

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
ASTORIA, Queens (WABC) -- A 28-year-old man was shot during a road rage incident in Queens Tuesday evening.

The victim was operating a moped when he got into an accident with another vehicle.
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Then, one of the occupants of the vehicle, a Mini Cooper, allegedly engaged the victim in an argument. The suspect shot the victim once in the arm.

The driver of the moped was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

The two occupants of the Mini Cooper fled the scene and have not been identified.

The investigation is ongoing.
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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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