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Shots fired on Fifth Avenue, no one injured

September 14, 2021 Jaime DeJesus

Two men fired shots on Fifth Avenue and 87th Street Tuesday afternoon.

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Gunshots were fired on Fifth Avenue and 87th Street Tuesday afternoon.

Cops said two men opened fire at around 1:20 p.m. but no one was injured.

The shooters, who were described as Hispanic, drove off toward Fourth Avenue in a black Toyota Camry. One was wearing a red polo shirt, white pants and black sneakers and the other was wearing a light blue shirt, dark pants and white sneakers.

The 68th Precinct asked people to avoid the area because of a large police presence. At around 4 p.m., the investigation was concluded and the streets were reopened.

The police do not believe this was a random incident. Thankfully no one was injured.
I went and spoke to the nearby businesses to make sure everyone was ok and to offer whatever help my office can provide.
— Senator Andrew Gounardes (@Sen_Gounardes) September 14, 2021