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Police: Guy shoots man amidst argument in Bushwick clothing store

Police are on the lookout for a guy who they say shot another man inside a Bushwick clothing store on Monday evening.

The shooter, who had a female friend with him, got into a verbal spat with the victim inside a men’s clothing store at Knickerbocker and Greene avenues at around 6:20 pm, police said.

The argument turned physical, and the gunman then pulled out a firearm and shot his adversary in the torso before fleeing the store with his companion, cops said.

Paramedics took the wounded man to Kings County Hospital, where he is in a stable condition, according to a police report.

Police released security footage of the suspected shooter and his suspected gal pal.

Police ask anyone who recognizes either of them to call (800) 577–8477, or submit tips by logging onto www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting 274637, followed by TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

Reach deputy editor Ruth Brown at rbrown@cnglocal.com or by calling (718) 260–9309. Follow her at twitter.com/rbbrown.