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NYPD: Man wanted for Queensbridge shooting

Shalarmel Nieves (NYPD)

May 11, 2014 By Christian Murray

The police are searching for a 33-year-old man who allegedly shot three people – none fatally– in the NYCHA Queensbridge South Houses in March.

The police claim that Shalarmel Nieves left a party near 41-16 12th St. at 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, March 23, only to return a short time later to shoot a group of people.

A 50-year-old woman was shot in the leg; a 25-year-old man was shot in the foot; and a 23-year-old man was shot in the leg. All three were listed in stable condition, police said.

The NYPD described Nieves as a 5’8″ tall Hispanic male weighing 175 pounds.

Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).

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