Two People Shot, Police Officer Injured in the doorway of Queens Banquet Hall

November 14 2022 QUEENS, New York – Two people have been shot and police officer appears to have been pepper sprayed near the Starz Banquet Hall at 231-36 Merrick Blvd, in Laurelton neighborhood of Queens.

Police say incident happened around 5am, they located at least two people who were shot in the doorway of the location, EMS transported the victim to a area hospital, ages 35 and 25, who are expected to survive.

A NYPD officer was seen clearing her eyes as she was allegedly injured during the incident, possibly pepper sprayed.

This is a developing story and information is preliminary.
Investigation is ongoing.