A verbal dispute inside a commercial establishment at 95-14 63 Drive escalated into a physical altercation and ended with a gun pulled on a 33-year-old man last week, according to police. The unidentified attacker then fled on foot, and now investigators are asking the public for help tracking him down.
The incident unfolded on October 28 at approximately 8:17 p.m., according to NYPD Crime Stoppers
, which said an unidentified male approached the 33-year-old victim inside the business and engaged him in a verbal dispute. That confrontation turned physical, and at some point during the altercation, the unidentified male displayed a firearm, per the same account.
After the confrontation, the suspect ran from the scene on foot to parts unknown, the agency said. No suspect description, name, or further identifying details have been released, and the agency's post did not specify what triggered the dispute.
Reward Offered for Information
NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case, according to New York City Police Department. The agency, which is based in New York, NY, is directing anyone with information to come forward through its established tip channels rather than approach the situation directly.
Tipsters can call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or reach the Spanish-language line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). NYPD Crime Stoppers also accepts tips through its Crime Stoppers website and on X through its account, @nypdtips, as noted by QNS.
What Happens Next
As of now, no arrest has been announced and the identity of the man who displayed the firearm remains unknown. The case remains open, and investigators are relying on public tips as the primary lead in identifying the suspect who fled the scene.
