3 men injured in shooting in the Rockaways; Police seek suspect

WABC logo
Monday, June 19, 2023
3 men shot in the Rockaways; Police search for suspect
Police say a large group of people were gathered, possibly for a barbeque, when shots rang out at around 2 a.m.

HAMMELS, Queens (WABC) -- Three men were shot early Sunday morning in the Rockaways.

Police say a large group of people were gathered, possibly for a barbeque, when shots rang out at around 2 a.m.

The shooting took place along Beach Channel Drive at 96th Street, authorities said .

Officials say a 56-year-old man was hit in the right arm, a 37-year-old in the torso, and a 21-year-old in the buttocks.

All three victims were taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

No arrests have been made and there is no known motive in the shooting.

----------

* Get Eyewitness News Delivered

* Follow us on YouTube

* More local news

* Send us a news tip

* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts

Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News

Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.