Suspects sought after man shot in both legs in Long Island City: NYPD

LONG ISLAND CITY, Queens (PIX11) — A man was shot in Long Island City Sunday morning, according to the NYPD.

The incident happened around 5:06 a.m. at 11-02 43rd Avenue.

Police say a 39-year-old man was shot in both legs. He was taken to a hospital in Elmhurst by private means.

Three men reportedly fled the scene in a purple and green Infiniti. Investigations are ongoing.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org , downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

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