Shots fired into car in North Bay Shore, injuring man, 21

Police are investigating a shooting that wounded a 21-year-old man on Sunday afternoon in North Bay Shore.

Suffolk County police said investigators believe the shooting was targeted, but did not detail a potential motive.

According to police, the 21-year-old was in a vehicle with three others near the intersection of Stein Drive and Belgrave Avenue when "multiple people" exited another vehicle and fired shots into their car at about 3:30 p.m., striking the victim. Police did not detail how many rounds were believed to have been fired.

The driver flagged down a patrol officer on Fifth Avenue in North Bay Shore — and police said the 21-year-old was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooting is being investigated by Third Precinct detectives, who are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS or the Third Squad at 631-854-8352. All calls will remain confidential.

By John Valenti

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John Valenti, a Newsday reporter since 1981, has been honored nationally by the Associated Press, Society of the Silurians and National Headliner Awards for investigative, enterprise and breaking news reporting, as well as column writing. He is the author of “Swee'pea,” about New York playground basketball star Lloyd Daniels. His debut crime novel, “For Nothing Is Hidden,” rooted in 1950s Long Island, was released in October 2025.