A 24-year-old man from Queens, identified in reports as Anthony Ali, was shot and killed in Richmond Hill in what police believe was a road rage incident. The shooting occurred after his blue BMW was struck from behind by a black Infiniti sedan at the intersection of 89th Avenue and 116th Street. An argument between Ali and the Infiniti’s driver escalated and the other driver fired a handgun at Ali.

After being shot, Ali tried to drive away but crashed his car into a light pole a few blocks from his home. First responders found him unconscious with gunshot wounds to the head and chest; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Family said he had told his parents he was just going out for a drive and would be back soon to walk his dog, and friends remembered him as focused on promoting his jewelry business.

Authorities are searching for the suspect, who fled in the black Infiniti that may have front-end damage; no arrest has been reported. If anyone has information about the Infiniti, the driver, or the shooting, please come forward.