Tag: queens-gun-violence

Woman fatally shot in broad daylight on Merrick Boulevard, suspect still at large

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Dean Moses and Lloyd Mitchell A woman was fatally shot in broad daylight on Monday afternoon in St. Albans, and her killer remains at large, police said. The incident occurred just after 2:36 p.m. on June 23 near 122-20 Merrick Blvd., according to police sources. Officers from the 113th Precinct…

Verbal dispute escalates to gunfire on Ozone Park street: NYPD

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Jun. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 106th Precinct are looking for a gunman who opened fire on a quiet residential block in Ozone Park broad daylight after arguing with an unknown individual on the afternoon of Friday, June 6. The suspect became involved in a beef with the other person in…

Queens TV actor convicted of 2021 St. Albans murder in real-life crime drama: DA

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Mar. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry A TV actor from Rego Park is facing 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted of murder by a jury following a two-week trial in Queens Supreme Court on Friday. Isaiah Stokes, 45, of 62nd Road, was found guilty of the fatal 2021 ambush shooting…

Kew Gardens Hills man indicted for shooting two men over a parking dispute: DA

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Dec. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a Kew Gardens Hills man for allegedly shooting two men during an argument over a parking spot. Alan Rodrigues, 22, of 147-24 79th Ave., was arraigned on Dec. 18 in Queens Supreme Court on a six-count indictment charging him with two counts each…

Jamaica man convicted of attempted murder in shooting of rookie cop in April 2023: DA

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Nov. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry A jury convicted Jamaica resident Devin Spraggins of attempted murder in the first degree on Tuesday for shooting NYPD Detective Brett Boller after an altercation in April 2023. Boller was a rookie cop when he was on routine patrol with his partner, NYPD Officer Anthony Rock, in the…