Shots rang out on Prospect Street near the intersection of 45th Street in North Amityville at approximately 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, with two bullets striking the man, who was standing outside an area home.
Police said that after the man was shot, the driver proceeded to drive off without stopping. The shooting victim was treated at the scene and transported to an area hospital for additional treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
It is unclear what the motive behind the shooting was, police said.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting has been asked to contact Suffolk County Police First Squad Detectives at (631) 854-8152 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
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