Road Rage Incident Near JFK Airport: Shots Fired on Van Wyck Expressway
Port Authority police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred on the Van Wyck Expressway near JFK Airport in Queens, New York. Shots were fired at a vehicle near Exit 8, resulting in damage to the vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. An off-duty customs officer is being interviewed in connection with the shots fired. The southbound Van Wyck Expressway was temporarily closed, diverting traffic onto local roads around Kennedy Airport, but one lane reopened around 7 a.m. Travelers can still access the terminals using the JFK Expressway and are encouraged to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Passengers are also advised to utilize the Air Train to JFK for convenient transportation. If you have any information about the incident or a news tip to share, you can contact Eyewitness News using the provided form.