Gun fired near popular New York City restaurant J.G. Melon
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- At least one gunshot was fired near a popular Manhattan restaurant located on the Upper East Side on Saturday, according to police.
Just before 4:00 p.m., a 911 call for shots fired came in. Police responded to the call at J.G. Melon on the corner of 74th Street and Third Avenue.
Police stated two unidentified individuals approached a 22-year-old male and demanded the victim's watch. An argument began between the two robbers and the victim, and a gunshot was fired.
The two unidentified robbers fled the scene to parts unknown on a moped.
No injuries were reported, police officials stated.
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