NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A man was charged in the seemingly random shooting that killed one man and injured three others, while on a scooter in Brooklyn and Queens on Saturday, authorities announced Sunday.
Thomas Abreu, 25, was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, and six counts of criminal possession of a weapon, police announced Sunday.
According to officials, Abreu fired a 9mm pistol at pedestrians and drivers while riding on a motorized scooter through Cypress Hills, Kew Gardens and Jamaica.
During a press conference, the NYPD announced they recovered the scooter and gun.
Police first received reports of a shooting at the corner of Ashford Street and Arlington Avenue on the border of Brooklyn and Queens around 11:10 a.m.
A 21-year-old man was hit in the left shoulder. Emergency responders brought him to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, and authorities said they anticipate he'll survive.
Police then received calls reporting an 87-year-old man shot in the back in front of 108-19 Jamaica Avenue at around 11:27 a.m. Emergency responders rushed him to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
He was later identified by officials as Hamoo Saeidi.
Authorities believe the attacker then shot at a group of people standing on the corner of 108th Street and Jamaica Avenue, but failed to hit anyone.
The third victim, a 44-year-old man, was shot in the face at the corner of Hillside Avenue and 126th Street. Police received that report around 11:35 a.m.
Emergency responders rushed him to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in critical condition.
Finally, a 63-year-old man was shot in the right shoulder at the corner of 134th Street and Jamaica Avenue. He was brought to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in stable condition.
The investigation is ongoing.
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