Introduction to the Incident
A 19-year-old man was found shot to death inside a Jamaica home on Thursday, Oct. 16.
File photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Details of the Shooting
A Laurelton teenager was shot to death inside a Jamaica home on Thursday morning, according to the NYPD.
Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica responded to a 911 call of a person shot inside a house at 172-09 108th Ave., two blocks south of Detective Keith L. Williams Park at 10:45 a.m. on Oct. 16.
Upon their arrival, officers found a 18-year-old man had been shot in the head by an unidentified individual. EMS responded to the location and rushed the victim to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. He was later identified as Jonathan Adams of 228th Street in Laurelton.
Investigation and Response
Homicide detectives from the 103rd Precinct are working to determine a motive in the fatal shooting and a description of the suspect, an NYPD spokesman said.
There are no arrests and the homicide investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Statistical Context
Through Oct. 12, the 103rd Precinct has reported four murders so far in 2025, one fewer than the five reported at the same point last year, a decline of 20%, according to the most recent CompStat report.
Conclusion
The shooting death of Jonathan Adams is a tragic incident that highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the community. As the investigation continues, it is essential for anyone with information to come forward and assist the authorities in bringing the perpetrator to justice. The decline in murders in the 103rd Precinct is a positive trend, but it is crucial to continue working towards reducing crime and ensuring public safety.
FAQs
Q: What is the location of the shooting incident?
A: The shooting occurred at 172-09 108th Ave., Jamaica, two blocks south of Detective Keith L. Williams Park.
Q: How old was the victim?
A: The victim, Jonathan Adams, was 18 years old.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The homicide investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made yet.
Q: How can the public provide information to assist in the investigation?
A: The public can call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline, submit tips on the Crime Stoppers website, or send messages on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
