Woman critically injured in shooting at Long Island bar, suspect at large

Outfield Pub in East Islip where shooting happened early Sunday.
Outfield Pub in East Islip where shooting happened early Sunday. Photo credit Google Maps

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A woman was critically injured after a shooting in a Long Island bar early Sunday, authorities said.

The incident happened in Outfield Pub at 168 Carleton Avenue in East Islip around 1:10 a.m., officials said.

A man approached another man inside of the bar and pressed a gun against his body. After a brief altercation between the two, the gun was discharged, according to police.

The woman, who was a bystander, was struck in the neck while one of the men had a laceration to his head, cops said.

The shooting suspect fled the scene. Emergency responders transported the woman to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The man was also taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact the Third Squad 631-854-8352 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.

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