Detectives in Queens are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at 5:05 a.m. on September 8, where a 29-year-old man was shot in the leg and neck. The shooter was described as having a dark complexion and fled the scene on foot. The victim was in stable condition after being taken to St. John's Episcopal Hospital. Police have not determined a motive for this shooting, which is part of a rising trend of gun violence in the area.
Officers from the 101st Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding the shooting, marking this incident as part of a worrying uptick in gun violence in the precinct. According to the latest CompStat report, the precinct reported 9 shootings year-to-date as of September 1, a rise from last year’s 6 reported shootings.
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