Smoke Shop Clerk Shot In Nassau

OCEANSIDE, NY – A smoke shop employee is in stable condition after a man confronted and shot him in the store Sunday afternoon.

According to the Nassau County police, an unidentified male walked into Da Smoke Spot, at 230 Merrick Road, and confronted a male clerk at 3:19 p.m. The two had an argument, after which the man took out a handgun and discharged two rounds, striking the 26-year-old employee in the chest once, police said.

After the man fled the scene, the clerk was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition, according to police.

Police investigation revealed the person fled westbound on Merrick Road in a red Acura SUV. They released a photo of a female who was the front passenger, detectives said.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.