Off-Duty NYPD Officer Shot in Leg During Queens Incident

Shooting Incident in Long Island City

• 🚨 An off-duty NYPD officer was shot and wounded in the leg in Long Island City, Queens.
• 🏥 The officer was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
• 📍 The shooting occurred around 6:30 AM near 43rd Avenue and 21st Street, outside of the Silver Cup studio and near an adult club.

Suspects and Investigation

• 🔍 Authorities are searching for two male suspects who were last seen wearing black clothing and blue surgical masks.
• 🚗 The suspects fled the area in an unknown direction.
• 🕵️ The NYPD crime scene unit is actively investigating, collecting clues, and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
• 🚗 A green car with an apparent bullet hole was observed at the scene.
• 🗣️ Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing two vehicles, one green and one white, leaving the area.
• 🚫 At this time, no arrests have been made.