3 women shot at Queens memorial for murder victim

Police investigated outside Evntz on the Rock, an event venue in Far Rockaway, following a shooting Tuesday night
Police investigated outside Evntz on the Rock, an event venue in Far Rockaway, following a shooting Tuesday night. Photo credit Citizen App

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – Three women were shot in Queens on Tuesday night while attending a memorial for a murder victim, police said.

A shooter opened fire around 9 p.m. during the gathering at Central Avenue and Bayport Place in Far Rockaway.

Two of the women were each shot in a leg, while the third woman was struck in her foot, according to police.

Three women were struck in the 9 p.m. shooting on Central Avenue. They are all expected to survive
Three women were struck in the 9 p.m. shooting on Central Avenue. They are all expected to survive. Photo credit Citizen App

All three victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to area hospitals in stable condition. Two of them were taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, while the third was treated at St. John's Hospital.

Video shows police officers outside Evntz on the Rock, a performance and event venue on Central Avenue.

Police said it’s not yet clear if the women were the intended targets of the shooting or bystanders.

No arrests have been reported as of Wednesday.

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