2 Teens Shoot Water Blaster Beads From Car: Police

The victim was hit by the weapon while walking on Sunday night, police say.

Posted Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 2:14 pm ET

EAST ROCKAWAY, NY — A pair of teenagers were arrested for criminal possession of a weapon in East Rockaway.

A 33-year-old male victim was walking near the intersection of Althouse Avenue and Front Street on Sunday at approximately 10 p.m.

As a 2014 Honda Accord drove past the man, a male juvenile passenger pointed a water bead blaster gun at him, police said.

The victim was struck multiple times with the beads. He did not suffer any injuries, police said.

Police arrived a short time later and two males, ages 16 and 17, were located and placed under arrest, police said.

The teenagers, who were also charged with third-degree menacing, were issued family court appearance tickets.

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