NYPD cops who were monitoring a Queens house party Friday night shot three males after the group rolled up and opened fire on the 75 to 100 partygoers, according to police.
The violence erupted about 11:35 pm Friday night at Springfield Boulevard and 130th Avenue in Laurelton and sent the three alleged shooters to the hospital with injuries, NYPD’s Chief of Patrol Jeff Maddrey said.
The plain-clothes officers in unmarked vehicles were watching the party because they feared there was a “potential for violence by some of the local street crews,” police said.
The melee began when plain-clothes officers spotted a group of men showing up to the party, threatening revelers with guns and open fire.
As a number of party attendees shot back, the cops drew their weapons and fired at the gunmen, according to sources.
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Maddey said no officers were injured in the exchange of gunfire.
Two of the alleged shooters suffered non-life threatening injuries, the third suspect is in critical condition.
Police recovered three firearms from the scene.
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The investigation continues and cops are seeking information from the “large number of people” who were at the party.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers: 800-577-TIPS.
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