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Man Fatally Shot Inside Lobby of East Elmhurst Building: NYPD

Aug. 26, 2020 By Christian Murray

A man was shot dead inside the lobby of an East Elmhurst apartment building last night.

Police responded to a 911 call of a man shot inside of 26-49 96th St. at around 10:45 p.m.

The victim, 33, was found on the floor of the lobby with gunshot wounds to the neck and chest, police said. EMS responded and transported the man to NYC Health + Hospital / Elmhurst where he was pronounced dead.

There have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing,

The victim’s name has yet to be released, pending family notification.

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