OCEANSIDE, N.Y. (WCBS 880) — Police are searching for a man wanted for shooting a smoke shop employee during a robbery on Long Island over the weekend.
The incident started around 3:19 p.m. Sunday when the suspect walked in to Da Smoke Spot on Merrick Road in Oceanside and confronted a 26-year-old male employee.
Police said an argument ensued and the suspect then pulled out a handgun, firing two rounds.
The victim was struck once in the chest and was taken to a hospital in stable condition. He was recovering in the ICU after undergoing surgery to save a lung, News 12 Long Island reported.
The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction. It's unclear whether the suspect took off with any proceeds.
He is described as a male, approximately 5'9" tall, with a light complexion. Police said the man was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, a baseball hat and had a black mask covering his face. He was seen carrying a black and red duffle bag on his shoulder and a second black bag across his chest at the time of the incident.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
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