Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Valley Stream Shooting Under Investigation

Nassau County police are looking for a gunman who shot at but missed a victim in Valley Stream late Tuesday night.

A witness reported a man armed with a handgun chased a second man through the back yard of the witness’ Montgomery Street home at 11:33 p.m., police said.

The gunman then pointed his gun at the witness and fired one round, hitting his house, police said.

A third man was then seen standing in the victim’s driveway. All three fled on foot in an unknown direction.

There were no shell casings recovered and there were no reported injuries.

The gunman was described as a black man, 20-25 years old, with a small build, wearing a white T-shirt and green pants. There was no description of the other two men.

Fifth Squad detectives request anyone with information on the above crime to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain anonymous.