Man Found Shot and Killed in Queens Apartment Building
Police said a man was shot multiple times and killed inside an apartment building in Queens on Thursday.
Incident Details
According to law enforcement sources, on October 3 just after 11 p.m., officers from the 101st Precinct responded to a 911 call of a person shot inside a building located at 319 Beach 54 St. in the Rockaways.
Scene Investigation
When officers arrived, they found a 59-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to the head, unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded and pronounced the victim dead.
Two shell casings were found at the scene.
Investigation Ongoing
Police are still withholding the victim’s name pending family notification. So far, there have been no arrests, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Call for Tips
Anyone with information regarding the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Statistics
Year to date through September, the 101st Precinct saw two murders, compared to no murders the year before during the same time period, according to the latest police data. Major crime, including murder, rape and robbery, is also up 15% during the same period in the area, per the data.
Conclusion
The investigation into the shooting death of the 59-year-old man in Queens is ongoing. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and are working to identify the perpetrator.
FAQs
Q: What is the location of the incident?
A: The incident occurred at 319 Beach 54 St. in the Rockaways, Queens.
Q: How many shell casings were found at the scene?
A: Two shell casings were found at the scene.
Q: Has anyone been arrested in connection with the incident?
A: No, there have been no arrests so far.
Q: How can I provide tips to the police?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA), submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
