Gunfire outside deli in Corona, Queens leaves two wounded

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
2 shot outside deli in Queens
Police say a 27-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and backside. A 37-year-old was hit in both legs.

CORONA, Queens (WABC) -- Two people were rushed to the hospital after being shot in front of a deli in Queens.

It happened after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on 57th Avenue in Corona.

Police say a 27-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and backside.

A 37-year-old was hit in both legs.

Both victims are believed to have been involved in a dispute before the shooting.

They were taken by EMS to Elmhurst Hospital and are expected to survive.

There have been no arrests.

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