Police search for suspect in Canarsie double shooting

<p>Police are searching for the suspect in a double shooting Saturday night.&nbsp;</p>

News 12 Staff

Nov 19, 2017, 12:45 PM

Updated 2,356 days ago

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Police are searching for the suspect in a double shooting Saturday night.
Officials say the shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m.
Police responded to the call of two men shot in front of 947 E. 80th St. in Canarsie.
When they arrived, they found two men, a 31-year-old and a 25-year-old, with gunshot wounds to the right leg.
Both men were taken to Brookdale Hospital in stable condition.
Officials say the two men were arguing with an unidentified male suspect before he started shooting.
Police say it is unclear what sparked the argument.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.


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