Off-Duty NYPD Officer Shot in Leg Outside Queens Studio; Two in Custody

Queens Shooting Incident

• 🎯 An off-duty NYPD officer was shot in the leg outside Silver Cup Studios in Long Island City, Queens, early Sunday morning.
• 💡 The incident occurred around 6:30 AM when a silver Nissan pulled up to a neon green BMW, and a shot was fired, hitting the 25-year-old officer in the left leg.
• 🚗 The officer's BMW then backed into another car and sped off, eventually reaching Astoria, while the Nissan fled in a different direction.

Investigation and Suspects

• 🔍 Police have two people in custody as persons of interest in connection with the shooting.
• 💰 Investigators are exploring the possibility that the incident may have been an attempted robbery.
• 🏥 The officer sustained a graze wound to the left leg and is expected to be okay.

Community Reaction

• 🗣️ Prince Singh, a gas station attendant, reported hearing a single gunshot.
• ⚠️ Patrick Hendry, President of the City Police Benevolent Association, stated that the attack reflects a message on the streets that emboldens criminals and puts New Yorkers at risk, calling for the justice system to help change this message.