In a shocking incident of road rage gone wrong, a peaceful ride on a skateboard turned into a harrowing ordeal for a young man in Queens.
The unidentified skateboarder was caught in an escalating dispute's crosshairs, ultimately leading to him being shot in the leg.
The incident occurred in Queens at around 11:45 pm Tuesday at 47th Avenue and 39th Place, when tensions ran high.
Eyewitnesses reported that a heated argument between the two quickly spiraled out of control when the 25-year-old skateboarder crashed into a navy blue BMW.
As the confrontation intensified, the situation escalated when one of the enraged motorists pulled out a firearm and fired a single shot toward the skateboarder in the leg.
The victim was taken to Elmhurst Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
Residents of Queens and neighboring communities are shocked and disturbed by the brazen act of violence that unfolded on their streets.
Many have called for stricter gun control measures and enhanced security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Advocacy groups have also reiterated the importance of raising awareness about anger management and de-escalation techniques to minimize the potential for road rage confrontations.