By Michael V. Cusenza
A man remained in critical condition on Wednesday in Jamaica Hospital Medical Center after being shot eight times Monday night in Richmond Hill.
According to police and published reports, the 34-year-old victim was with a friend inside Sky High Exotic smoke shop on Jamaica Avenue between Lefferts Boulevard and 120th Street at approximately 10:30 p.m. when an argument erupted and eventually spilled out in front of the establishment.
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The victim was shot on Monday night Sky High Exotic smoke shop on Jamaica Avenue.
The assailant reached into a crossbody bag, pulled out a handgun and began unloading at the victim’s friend. In an effort to protect his female companion, the victim—whose name was not made public as of Wednesday afternoon—absorbed eight slugs. At least four bullets pelted his torso.
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The gunman fled the scene on foot, last seen running southbound on Lefferts Boulevard.
The shooter and another man fled the scene on foot. They were observed running westbound on Jamaica Avenue, then southbound on Lefferts Boulevard.
The suspects remain at large. Anyone with information is asked to call the City Police Department’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, (888) 57-PISTA (74782). All correspondences are confidential.
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The victim was rushed to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
