Queens, NY, Aug 17 (V7N) – Two individuals were injured in a shooting inside a convenience store in the Briarwood neighborhood of Queens on Saturday night. The incident occurred shortly after 9:30 PM local time, near a street in the area, according to ABC News.
 
Preliminary reports indicate that the two victims are believed to be employees of the store. Both were transported to Jamaica Hospital, where they are currently in stable condition.
 
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended. Police have not confirmed a motive for the attack, and the investigation remains ongoing. Officers have cordoned off the area as part of the ongoing search and evidence collection.
 
This incident follows another wave of gun violence in Queens, where two people were fatally shot in separate incidents within an hour last week. Law enforcement agencies are continuing operations to identify and apprehend those responsible.
 
The recent string of shootings has raised concerns among residents and city officials, with calls for increased security and community safety measures across the borough.
 
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