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NYPD: Gunshots fired outside Astoria deli where anti-Muslim attack took place in December

Oct. 22, 2016 Staff Report

The police are searching for the occupants of a black-colored Chrysler who fired several guns at individuals outside a deli in Astoria recently.

The incident took place outside Fatima Food Mart, located at 21-37 21st Avenue, on Thursday, October 13, at around 7 pm when numerous shots were fired, according to police. There were no injuries.

The police are categorizing the incident as “reckless endangerment.”

The deli was in the news in December when the owner was attacked in his store and the attacker allegedly said: “I kill Muslims.” The perpetrator was apprehended by police at the time.

Anyone with information in regards to the recent incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS

Vehicle (source: NYPD)

Vehicle (source: NYPD)