A suspect is dead, and a bystander and officer were shot after a gunpoint robbery turned into a shootout in Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday evening, according to NYPD officials.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 11:01AM
Police said a suspect, identified as 57-year-old Gary Werthy, demanded money, threatened workers and customers and fired a shot from a black revolver.At 6:24 p.m., while officers were canvassing for the suspect, a witness flagged officers that a man had robbed a smoke shop where he fired one shot. Police said the clerk complied but the suspect let off a round inside the store, before running away.
Adams and NYPD officials said Werthy had 17 prior arrests including murder, robbery burglary and narcotics possession.
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