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Two men sought after shots fired outside Astoria Houses

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Aug. 28, 2015 Staff Report

The police are looking for two men after gunshots were heard in front of Astoria Houses on Tuesday.

The police said that one of the men fired shots in front of 2-10 27th Avenue at about 2:15 pm. The suspect, who was accompanied by another man, then fled in a blue four-door sedan (see photo).

The police are seeking the whereabouts of both men. No injuries have been reported.

The suspects have both been described as black, early to mid 20’s, wearing white t-shirts.

The incident comes just one day after shots were heard at Astoria Houses at about 10 pm. The police are seeking two people of interest in regards to that incident.

Anyone with information in regards to this shooting is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS

 

 

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