A 19-year-old Venezuelan migrant is currently in police custody after being accused of shooting two NYPD officers during a chase in Queens. The suspect has been linked to a recent string of robberies in the area.
The incident unfolded around 1:40 a.m. on a street in Queens. Community leaders expressed their dismay over the rising crime rates in the neighborhood, attributing part of the issue to migrant shelters. There are 15 such shelters in Queens, including a former hotel where the accused gunman resided.
