"Law enforcement sources said the victim, a 37-year-old man, was beside his truck by the pumps when the two male suspects approached and engaged him in an altercation. During the incident, police reported, one of the perpetrators pulled out a gun and opened fire, striking the victim in the leg, then snatched a gold chain from his neck. The two suspects, one of whom wore a green reflective vest, then took off from the scene inside a black SUV, police sources said."
"Officers from the 47th Precinct responded to the scene. EMS rushed the 37-year-old to Jacobi Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. Police cordoned off the area for several hours overnight as they investigated. So far, no arrests have been made in the case. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential."
The shooting and robbery occurred just before 2 a.m. on Feb. 16 outside a gas station at 1930 Bartow Ave., near the New England Thruway in Baychester. A 37-year-old man was beside his truck by the pumps when two male suspects approached and engaged him. One suspect fired, striking the victim in the leg, then stole a gold chain. The suspects fled in a black SUV; one wore a green reflective vest. Officers from the 47th Precinct and EMS responded, and the victim was taken to Jacobi Hospital in stable condition. No arrests have been made and tips are requested.
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