Queens Shooting Leaves Man Dead, Perp Who Pulled Trigger on Run
Victim Identified as 51-Year-Old Sherman Walker
Police said the victim, a 51-year-old man, was gunned down at the corner of 204th Street and Murdock Avenue in St. Albans at about 6 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2025.
Police said the victim, a 51-year-old man, was gunned down at the corner of 204th Street and Murdock Avenue in St. Albans at about 6 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2025.Photo via Google Maps
Walker Found with Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Officers from the 113th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call about a person shot, found Walker with multiple gunshot wounds to his neck, abdomen, and left leg.
EMS Rushed Walker to Jamaica Hospital, Where He Was Pronounced Dead
EMS rushed him to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
First Homicide of 2025 for the 113th Precinct
It was the 113th Precinct’s first homicide of 2025; the command had seven murders in 2024, according to CompStat.
No Arrests Made in Ongoing Investigation
So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation, police said.
Police Seek Tips from the Public
Anyone with information regarding the murder 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.
Conclusion
The shooting death of Sherman Walker is a tragic reminder of the senseless violence that plagues our communities. The NYPD is working tirelessly to bring the perpetrator to justice, and we urge anyone with information to come forward and help them in their investigation.
FAQs
Q: Who was the victim in the shooting?
A: The victim was Sherman Walker, a 51-year-old man from Queens.
Q: Where did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting occurred at the corner of 204th Street and Murdock Avenue in St. Albans, Queens.
Q: How many gunshot wounds did the victim sustain?
A: The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his neck, abdomen, and left leg.
Q: Has anyone been arrested in connection with the shooting?
A: No, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation.
Q: How can I report information about the shooting?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
