It happened just before midnight Wednesday at the intersection of Wilcox and Layton avenues in Throggs Neck.
Police say the BB shattered the car's window but did not break it.
The off-duty officer was not hurt.
It is not clear if the car was the shooter's intended target.
Police say a newer model black ford Taurus was spotted driving away from the scene.
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