A quiet dead-end block in Richmond Hill turned into a crime scene early Sunday when a 20-year-old man was shot in the leg just after 2:20 a.m. Police say the victim was hit in the right thigh and rushed to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. The shooter took off in an unknown direction and has not yet been caught.
Police released surveillance video
Detectives from the NYPD's 102nd Precinct have released surveillance footage of a person of interest they believe may be tied to the shooting. The individual is seen wearing a black-and-gray hooded sweatshirt, carrying a gray backpack and what appears to be a black skirt or baggy shorts, according to QNS. Investigators say they have not yet confirmed the person's gender and that the suspect ran off on foot after the gunfire. The 20-year-old victim was treated for the gunshot wound to his right thigh and remained in stable condition.
Precinct trends
Recent numbers help explain why detectives are taking this case seriously. The NYPD's weekly CompStat report for the 102nd Precinct lists 161 felony assaults year to date in 2026, which is up from 140 at the same point last year, and two shooting incidents compared with one in 2025, according to the NYPD CompStat report. That packet, covering the week of June 15 to 21, places the Richmond Hill shooting among the latest violent complaints on detectives' radar. The report notes that all figures are preliminary and could be revised.
How to help
Police are asking neighbors to help fill in the blanks. Anyone with information or video footage is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-577-TIPS or the Spanish hotline at 1-888-57-PISTA, or by submitting a tip online through the department's Crime Stoppers portal on the NYPD contact page. Per the New York City Police Foundation working with the NYPD, Crime Stoppers tips that lead to an arrest and indictment can earn rewards of up to $3,500. Residents with doorbell cameras or business surveillance systems are being asked to review their recordings and share anything that might help identify the suspect.
Detectives from the 102nd Precinct continue to canvass the area near the Long Island Rail Road, knocking on doors and pulling additional footage as they go. Anyone who recognizes the person seen in the released video is urged to come forward. The investigation remains active, and police say they will release new details as they are confirmed, according to QNS.
