Early on the morning of August 26, 2026, police were called to a shooting at 28-34 Steinway Street in the Little Egypt section of Astoria, Queens. Responding NYPD officers from the 114th Precinct arrived after a 911 call reported that two men had been shot. The two male victims were found with gunshot wounds at the scene.
NYPD officers secured the area and began an investigation. Within minutes, a person of interest was identified and taken into custody by the precinct’s detectives. The individual has not been named publicly, and no further details about the suspect’s identity or motive have been released.
The victims, whose ages and conditions have not been disclosed, received medical attention at the scene before being transported to a local hospital. Police have not announced whether either victim survived the shooting.
The incident occurred in Little Egypt, a neighborhood in Astoria known for its concentration of Middle Eastern businesses and residences. The NYPD confirmed that officers are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting. The investigation remains active, and authorities have not ruled out any potential connections to other incidents in the area.
The 114th Precinct has urged anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the department, though no public request for tips has been issued in the report. The precinct’s spokesperson reiterated that the investigation is ongoing and that updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
This case adds to the recent string of violent incidents that have prompted heightened police presence in parts of Queens. The NYPD has not indicated whether additional patrols will be deployed to Little Egypt following the shooting.