Manhunt on for trigger-happy gunman caught on video firing many shots from a pistol at random in a street in broad daylight
- CCTV footage shows unidentified man opening fire in Queens Friday afternoon
- No injuries were reported and the man didn’t appear to be aiming at anyone
- Gunman is described as 16-20 years old, Hispanic, with a small build and tattoos
- Two other men were seen with him fleeing the area
- Anyone with information can call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS
Police have launched a manhunt for a gunman who was caught on video opening fire on a street in Queens.
The NYPD released the distressing video of a man holding a pistol and firing several rounds down the street on Friday around 4.15pm.
No injuries were reported, according to police, and there is no evidence that the man was aiming at anyone when he pulled the trigger.
Police are searching for a man caught on surveillance footage opening fire in Queens on Friday. No injuries were reported and it did not appear that he was aiming at anyone
One of the bullets hit a silver Nissan Sentra parked on Cornelia St near Wyckoff Avenue in Ridgewood.
The gunman has been described as between 16 and 20 years old, Hispanic and with a small build, tattoos on his right arm and a goatee.
He was wearing camouflage shorts, a black T-shirt, a green bucket hat and black and white sneakers.
He was accompanied by two other men also described as Hispanic and between 18 and 20 years old.
The group was last seen running on Wyckoff Avenue toward Halsey St.
Police have urged anyone with information regarding the men’s whereabouts to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.
The gunman, left, was wearing a green bucket hat and is believed to be Hispanic and between 16 and 20 years old. He was accompanied by two other men (one right)
Anyone with information about the men is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS
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