A violent altercation at Great Savings, a discount store in Jamaica, Queens, escalated when an irate customer shot two employees on Saturday evening. ABC7 New York reports that the incident occurred just after 5 p.m., with one victim, a 34-year-old worker, sustaining a critical chest wound and another, 55, injured in the leg.
After leaving the scene briefly, the customer returned to the location at 148-18 Jamaica Avenue and opened fire, as detailed by police. The suspect, described as approximately 6 feet tall and dressed in gray sweatpants and a green sweater, is still at large. According to a statement obtained by PIX11, the authorities received a 911 call about the shooting at around 5:08 p.m., and both store employees were swiftly transported to an area hospital.
The victims' conditions have sparked community concern. A 34-year-old is currently listed in critical condition, while the 55-year-old's injuries, though serious, are considered stable. This senseless act of violence has left the Queens community on edge as the perpetrator remains free.
Police are actively canvassing for the suspect and encourage anyone with information to come forward. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, emphasizing the urgent need to apprehend the individual responsible for the shooting.
