Shots fired during carjacking of BMW on Long Island Expressway in Queens

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Friday, August 15, 2025
Driver of BMW bumped and then carjacked on Long Island Expressway

DOUGLASTON, Queens (WABC) -- Shots were fired during the carjacking of a BMW on the Long Island Expressway in Douglaston, Queens

The 33-year-old driver's white BMW X6 was rear ended in the westbound lanes near the Cross Island at around 3:45 a.m. Friday.

Three men wearing masks emerged from a Porche and apparently fired two shots in the air.

They took the BMW and fled with both vehicles.

The driver was not injured.

Police are investigating and tracking the BMW.

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