Midtown

Tourist Shot in Midtown 7-Eleven After Argument: Cops

The 41-year-old victim from Ohio is expected to be OK

Published May 17, 2021 • Updated on May 17, 2021 at 7:23 am

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A tourist was shot in the leg during an argument in a midtown Manhattan 7-Eleven over the weekend, authorities say.

It wasn't clear what provoked the dispute in the convenience store on Eighth Avenue shortly before 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The victim, a 41-year-old from Ohio, took a bullet to the leg but is expected to be OK.

A 26-year-old man from Brooklyn was later arrested on charges of attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a firearm.

Last night, an argument in a midtown @7eleven ended with one man shot.@NYPDMTS cops quickly tracked down the suspects. Now, the gun & offenders are all in custody.

Once again, your local NYPD officers going into harm’s way to take armed criminals off NYC streets. pic.twitter.com/xaV3MrGjW2
— Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) May 17, 2021