Posted on: November 04, 2017 12:00 PM

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Multiple shots fired in the air on Hillside Avenue in Bellerose after wild night partying

Police were called to the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 252nd Street after slew of 911 calls reported of shots fired. From the surveillance video obtained, three vehicles were parked on 252nd Street facing north on Saturday, November 4 around 2am. Moments later, another vehicle parked next to the fire hydrant also on 252nd Street facing south. Four men, all blacks exited the vehicle and broke the windshield of the driver side of the vehicle parked next to the fire hydrant with a firearm. Then fired multiple shots in the air causing the driver to take off toward south bound 252nd Street. Then came 911 calls. One perp who had the possession of shotgun tried to discard into the sewer but was stuck. They took off toward westbound Hillside Avenue. Police arrived shortly. Moments later, chopper was hovering above. A witness reported one of the vehicle was a black Dodge Challenger with gold rims. Police has been checking hospitals for anyone with gunshot wounds. So far there are no arrests. Several witnesses reported of Halloween Party nearby when the men in three vehicles wore costumes and had arguments outside. The investigation is ongoing. Update - Police confirmed three people were shot.