NYPD detectives from the 100th Precinct are currently searching for a gunman who shot a man in the Rockaway Beach neighborhood of Queens. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 28, in the vicinity of Beach 81st Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting and discovered a 35-year-old man lying on the roadway with gunshot wounds to his right leg and right hip. Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he remains in stable condition. As of the latest report, there have been no arrests, and the investigation remains ongoing. Council Member Joann Ariola highlighted the incident as part of a recent surge in local violence, noting multiple shootings in Rockaway Beach early in the summer. She emphasized the need for increased police presence on the streets. The public is encouraged to assist in the manhunt by contacting the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or 1-888-57-PISTA for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website or on X at @NYPDTips. All information provided is kept strictly confidential. CompStat data indicates that the 100th Precinct has reported three shooting incidents through June 28, 2026, marking a 50% increase compared to the same period last year. Felony assaults in the precinct have also risen, with 69 reported incidents this year compared to 47 at the same point in 2025.