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An employee of an Ozone Park vape shop was killed in a Monday evening shooting following a dispute, police say.

According to officials, at around 6:15 p.m. police responded to 137-02 Cross Bay Boulevard for a report of an assault in progress.

Officers arriving at the scene identified an unconscious 26-year-old man who had been shot in the stomach. 

EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police say that a 63-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting.

The suspect had apparently shot the store employee after a verbal dispute. 

The suspect also shot at a second store employee, but did not hit him. 

Police say that an off-duty NYPD officer witnessed the incident and apprehended the suspect.

The investigation is ongoing.

Vape Store Employee Killed in Shooting, Suspect Apprehended by Off-Duty NYPD Officer

Incident reported at Pitkin Ave & Cross Bay Blvd.

This report is unconfirmed. Police are en route.

An officer on scene confirms a man was shot in his stomach. EMS is on scene.

The extent of the victim's injury is unknown at this time, according to an officer.

Police report the man's injury is not life-threatening.