21-year-old man shot twice in back while walking down street in Astoria
ASTORIA, Queens (WABC) -- Police are investigating after a man was injured by gunfire walking down a street in Queens, according to police sources.
The 21-year-old man was shot twice in the lower back at 19-12 22nd Road in Astoria around 8:20 p.m.
He was taken to Elmhurst Hospital where he's expected to survive.
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The suspect fled from the scene.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, according to police.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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