A shocking incident in Suffolk County, New York, has gone viral after a woman reportedly shot her neighbour in the face with a flare gun during a confrontation on September 8.
The dramatic moment, caught on camera, shows tensions boiling over between two neighbours in what looked like an ordinary suburban street. Things quickly escalated when one of them allegedly pulled out a flare gun – a device usually reserved for emergencies at sea – and fired it directly at the other’s face.
According to NBC New York, police confirmed the bizarre attack took place in broad daylight, leaving bystanders stunned.
Neighbours described the dispute as the latest in a long-running feud, though nobody expected it to reach such explosive levels. One resident said: “You never think something like this would happen right outside your door – especially not with a flare gun.”
The victim’s condition has not been publicly disclosed, but authorities confirmed they were treated for injuries.
Meanwhile, the alleged shooter has been taken into custody as police investigate what led up to the confrontation.
Social media users were left equally horrified and baffled, with many commenting that the attack looked like something out of a movie rather than real life.
One person wrote: “Imagine going out to walk your dog and ending up in the middle of a flare gun showdown.”
Another joked: “Only in America could a neighbourly dispute escalate into naval warfare.”
Police have urged people never to use flare guns outside of their intended emergency purpose, warning that they can cause serious injury or death.
This wild story is still developing – but one thing’s for sure: Suffolk County just witnessed one of the most jaw-dropping neighbour disputes in recent memory.
