A bystander was injured by a stray bullet in a shooting incident in Queens. It is unknown who fired the shot.
Two robberies occurred in Queens on Tuesday, leading to a fatal shooting by police officers. The armed suspect, Gary Worthy, shot Officer Rich Wong in the leg during an exchange of gunfire. A bystander, a 26-year-old woman, was also wounded in the chaotic scene. Officer Wong was taken to Jamaica Hospital for treatment and is expected to recover. Unfortunately, Gary Worthy was pronounced dead after being shot by Officer Wong.
The incident took place in a busy commercial area in Jamaica, Queens, and the exact details of who shot the bystander remain unclear. The shooting occurred the day after a man was charged with killing three people in random stabbings in Manhattan. Mayor Eric Adams expressed relief over Officer Wong’s expected recovery but also voiced anger over the failure of the criminal justice system.
Gary Worthy, a 57-year-old man from Jamaica, Queens, had been released on parole in November 2021 after serving 11 years for attempted criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and burglary.
The police response to the robberies resulted in a tragic outcome, with Officer Wong injured, Gary Worthy fatally shot, and a bystander wounded. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
Source: The NY Times
