Man Shot in Head in Queens, Suspects Flee on Scooter

A man was shot in the head in Queens early Sunday morning, with two suspects fleeing the scene on a scooter.

No arrests have been made, and investigators have not identified a motive.

What Police Have Confirmed

The shooting happened around 1 a.m. near the Van Wyck Expressway Service Road and 104th Street, according to the NYPD.

Two men fled the scene on a scooter immediately afterward. The victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, and his identity has not yet been released.

What's Still Unknown

Investigators have not identified a motive for the shooting or released any description of the two suspects beyond their method of escape.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, submit a tip online, or use the NYPD Crime Stoppers app.

Key Takeaways

• A man was shot in the head near the Van Wyck Expressway Service Road and 104th Street in Queens around 1 a.m. Sunday.

• Two suspects fled the scene on a scooter.

• The victim is in critical condition; his identity has not been released.

• No arrests have been made, and no motive has been identified.

Sources

• PIX11 — Man Shot in Head in Queens; Suspects on the Run: NYPD

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