BROOKVILLE, Queens (PIX11) — A gunman is accused of shooting a man in the face in Queens earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Pedro Ramos, 19, allegedly shot the 24-year-old victim in the left jaw following a fight near 147-03 Guy R Brewer Blvd. in Brookville at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 2, according to the NYPD. The man was treated at a hospital for his injuries.
Ramos, a Brooklyn resident, was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted murder, attempted assault, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal facilitation, and reckless endangerment, police said.
Ramos’ arraignment was pending Wednesday, according to court records.
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