Off-Duty Customs Officer Fires Shots in Apparent Road Rage Incident Near JFK
Authorities are investigating a shooting near JFK Airport’s entrance after an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer fired his weapon following a reported fender-bender. The incident occurred early in the morning on the southbound Van Wyck, where the officer claimed he was attacked by the other driver after the accident and subsequently fired several shots. The other driver fled the scene, and no injuries were reported, but no other people were found. The Port Authority is currently investigating the incident, which caused traffic delays for drivers headed to the airport.
John Q. Hosedrinker