Woman shot in car outside North Amityville apartments, cops say
Police respond to a crime scene on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, outside the Andpress Plaza Apartments in North Amityville. A woman, sitting in her car at the complex, was injured by gunfire Thursday night when a bullet went through her windshield, Suffolk County police said. Credit: Fully Involved Media Group / Joe Cassano
A woman, sitting in her car at an apartment complex in North Amityville, was injured by gunfire Thursday night when a bullet went through her windshield — striking her in the hand and injuring one of her fingers, Suffolk police said.
The shooting occurred at the Andpress Plaza Apartments on Harrison Avenue at about 8:05 p.m., police said.
The victim, identified only as a 21-year-old woman, was transported to a hospital, where police said she was treated and released. The extent of her injuries was unknown.
Police said there have been no arrests.
The investigation is continuing.
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