Witnesses: Argument erupts in gunfire on Avenue B and 4th Street

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy 

Residents who live around Avenue B and Fourth Street were startled early this morning by the sound of a heated argument that escalated into gunfire. 

Witnesses reported hearing an initial volley of three shots around 3 a.m., followed by three more moments later. Witnesses said at least one person was struck. 

One shot shattered the Half Gallery's front door on the NW corner of Fourth and B. Another shell casing was discovered near a dumpster at 240 E. Fourth St./50 Avenue B.

Witnesses described seeing a man crouched behind a dumpster during the incident while another individual was spotted fleeing the scene. 

Two neighbors managed to capture blurry cell phone images of at least one of the individuals involved, which have been turned over to the NYPD.

This is a developing story. We will update you when more information becomes available.