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Deli Workers Shot During Armed Robbery in Briarwood; Gunman Remains at Large

Police say the suspect fled after stealing about $800 and opening fire on two men who tried to stop the theft

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Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday inside the Manton Convenience Store at 84-48 Manton Street.
  • Police report that the gunman grabbed roughly $800 from the register before firing multiple shots at two deli workers who confronted him.
  • The suspect is described as a roughly 50-year-old man wearing a black ski mask, t-shirt, pants and sneakers.
  • Both victims, ages 48 and 52, were transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in stable condition.
  • The NYPD’s 107th Precinct and Crime Stoppers are urging anyone with information to submit tips confidentially to help identify the shooter.