Two men were shot and wounded inside a New York City deli Friday afternoon — and the gunman still remains on the loose as cops continue to investigate sparked the burst of violence, police said.
A 24-year-old was shot in the face and a 26-year-old was hit in the back when gunfire erupted inside Alex Deli & Grocery at 1256 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 3:47 p.m., according to an NYPD spokesperson.
Both victims were rushed to Kings County Hospital in stable condition.
It’s unclear whether both men were employees of the bodega or customers.
Sources said the perp — described as man last seen wearing a black puffer jack and ski mask, ripped navy jeans, and black and white sneakers — fled the scene westbound on Newkirk Avenue.
No arrests have been made, police said.
Authorities have yet to determine a motive for the shooting.
The United Bodegas Association condemned the violence and offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible for Friday’s incident.
“We are sending a clear message to Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul,” said Fernando Mateo, spokesperson for the United Bodegas Association, ABC News reported.
“We need funding for panic buttons and real security measures. Our members cannot do this alone. The City and the State must step up to protect the men and women who own and operate these bodegas.”
The investigation is ongoing.
