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Man Shot at East Gun Hill Road Gas Station, Cops Say

Gas Station Shooting
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THE BRONX — A 29-year-old man was shot after he and a gunman got into an argument at an Allerton gas station on June 30, cops said.

The two were a BP gas station at 1128 E. Gun Hill Rd., near Boston Road, when they started arguing about 4:30 a.m., according to the NYPD.

The gunman then blasted the victim before hopping into a silver Dodge Challenger and speeding away, police said.

The victim, who was not immediately identified, was rushed to Montefiore Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition, cops said.

The bullet had pierced his left arm and lodged in his chest, police said.

Cops said the gunman may be in his late 20s or early 30s and was last seen wearing a red shirt and glasses.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).