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Queens Discount Store Workers Shot After Refund Dispute, Suspect At Large

The younger victim’s condition was later upgraded to stable, according to police sources.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred just after 5 p.m. Saturday inside Great Savings at 149th Street and Jamaica Avenue, police said.
  • Investigators say the gunman argued with the workers over a return, left the store, then returned with a firearm and opened fire.
  • A 34-year-old employee was struck in the chest and a 55-year-old coworker was hit in the right thigh, with both taken to Jamaica Hospital.
  • Detectives recovered a gun at the scene and released a description of the suspect as a male about 6 feet tall in a long-sleeved green shirt and gray sweatpants.
  • No arrests have been announced as the 103rd Precinct pursues leads and asks anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.