Crime & Safety
After Gunfire At Americana Manhasset Mall, Queens Man Arrested
A 22-year-old man faces multiple weapons charges following a shooting at a high-end mall in Manhasset, police said.
MANHASSET, NY — A Queens man has been arrested following a shooting at the high-end American Manhasset mall over the weekend.
Around 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Yuri Oluh, 22, began arguing with another an unknown man in front of the mall, police said. The dispute escalated after the male pulled out a handgun and pointed it at Oluh. He fired several rounds at Oluh, who was not struck and ran.
Police later found Oluh near Searingtown Road and Northern Boulevard. He had a loaded handgun on him that was recovered by officers, police said. He was arrested without further incident.
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Oluh faces charges of 2nd-degree criminal possession of a weapon, 3rd-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm. He appeared in Mineola court Sunday and his bail was set at $50,000.
Anyone with information about the shooting should call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
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