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Suspect sought in Queensbridge triple shooting: Cops

By Rich Bockmann

LONG ISLAND CITY — Police were looking for a suspected gunman who left a party at the Queensbridge South Houses one night in March and returned to shoot up the place, the NYPD said.

Shalarmel Nieves, 33, allegedly opened fire around 1:35 a.m. March 23, hitting three victims standing outside a building near 41st Avenue, police said.

Nieves was described by authorities as a 5-foot-8 and 175-pound Hispanic man.

Those with information should contact NYPD’s Crimestoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting its website or texting 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577.