Queens mom shot in drive-by while standing with her kids was targeted, cops say

Police suspect that the SUV used within the drive-by capturing of a mother in Rockaway is similar automobile used to rob $7,000 price of weed.

The SUV used within the drive-by capturing of a Queens stroller mother seems tied to a weed theft a day earlier, cops stated Sunday —  including the younger girl appears to have been the meant goal within the second crime.

The 28-year-old mother was standing outdoors 15-02 Mott Ave. in Far Rockaway with her two younger youngsters, ages 2 and 5, when she was shot within the again and the arm Friday night, police stated. The child was in a stroller subsequent to her on the time. Neither little one was harm, cops stated.

A 44-year-old man who was standing close by was additionally struck by a bullet within the arm.

Police stated the identical getaway automobile is believed to be the one used within the theft of $7,000 of marijuana and $2,000 money from Ocean Park Market.

The 2 victims didn't know one another, cops stated. Police added Sunday that it seems the girl was the meant goal, provided that the shooter pulled up within the black, four-door SUV proper alongside her earlier than opening fireplace. 

Police stated the identical getaway automobile is believed to be the one used within the theft of $7,000 of marijuana and $2,000 money from Ocean Park Market on Seagirt Boulevard on Thursday.

A person walked into the market round 9 p.m. and demanded cash and medicines from the clerk who was inside.

A 44-year-old man who was standing close by was additionally struck by a bullet within the arm.

“Don’t transfer, or I’ll shoot!” the robber stated, in response to cops. “Give us all of your weed and all of your cash.”

The robber fled in a black four-door SUV. Cops launched a photograph of the SUV used within the capturing Saturday.