May. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
A young man from Kingston, Jamaica, was gunned down near Jamaica, Queens, early Saturday morning.
Young man visiting Queens from island nation of Jamaica fatally shot in St. Albans early Saturday: NYPD
Tag: 113th-precinct
Youngsters get a behind-the-scenes look of the 113th Precinct
May. 2, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Twenty-six youngsters between the ages of 5 and 17 not only got an insight into how a police station is run but also what a police station looks like at the inaugural 113th Precinct Youth Police Academy event at the 113th Precinct in Jamaica on Apr. 30. Inspector Ray…
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Coffee with a Cop – an opportunity for the community to engage New York’s Finest
Apr. 20, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann On Wednesday, the Starbucks on Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica was abuzz as community members mingled with NYPD officers at a “Coffee with a Cop” event to share their concerns and connect with New York’s Finest over a complimentary cup of java and food prepared and donated by Starbucks team…
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Armed robber hits 7-Eleven stores in three Queens neighborhoods in just over an hour Wednesday morning: NYPD
Apr. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from two Queens NYPD precincts are looking for an armed robber who targeted 7-Eleven stores in three different neighborhoods in just over an hour during the early morning of Wednesday, Apr. 17.
Crunching the Queens crime numbers: murders drop in the north, spike in the south, vehicle thefts continue to be up across borough
Apr. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of murders was down in northern Queens and up in southern Queens during the 28-day period from Mar. 11 to Apr. 7, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. At the same time, vehicle…
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Manhattan man killed by hit-and-run driver near JFK Airport on Sunday: NYPD
Apr. 1, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Manhattan man was killed by a hit-and-run truck driver near JFK Airport on Sunday afternoon.
Queens man cuffed for fatally shooting mother in their home: cops
A Queens man was arrested early Saturday morning for allegedly killing his mother the night before.
Queens man cuffed for fatally shooting mother in their home: cops
Mar. 30, 2024 By Emily Davenport
A Queens man was arrested early Saturday morning for allegedly killing his mother the night before.
Detectives investigating fatal shooting of 19-year-old man in Springfield Gardens on Thursday night: NYPD
Mar. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry Detectives at the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are investigating a fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in Springfield Gardens on Thursday. Police responded to a 911 call of a shooting victim at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center just before 10:30 p.m., where they were met by medical personnel who told them that the victim had been transported there by private means with a gunshot wound to his chest. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the man was shot inside a home at 178-16 Leslie Rd. in Springfield Gardens. The victim was subsequently pronounced dead,…
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Hop on over to Easter egg hunts happening in southeast Queens
Mar. 21, 2024 By Athena Dawson Easter weekend is only a hop away, and an easter egg hunt is a great way to celebrate. An egg hunt is one of the most time-honored traditions to celebrate the springtime holiday. This year, Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, March 31st. For families living in southeast Queens, check…
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