Two men shot at Queens NYCHA complex, one dies; incidents occurred six hours apart.
In a series of violent events, two men were shot, one of them fatally, at a public housing complex in Queens, New York City, on Wednesday night. The incidents, which occurred within hours of each other at the Hammel Houses, have raised concerns within the community regarding safety and crime in the area.
The first shooting took place around 7:45 p.m. when a 39-year-old man was shot multiple times in the abdomen in front of the Hammel Houses, located on Rockaway Beach Boulevard near Beach 86th Street. Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to Brookdale University Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. His identity has not yet been disclosed.
Shortly after the initial shooting, at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, a 37-year-old man was shot in the stomach and left leg inside the lobby of another apartment building within the Hammel Houses complex, positioned near Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 81st Street. First responders attended to him, and he was taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. Despite his injuries, the victim reportedly has been uncooperative with law enforcement officials.
As of now, police are investigating whether the two shootings are connected. Authorities from the New York Police Department (NYPD) are actively searching the area for surveillance video that might provide insights or leads regarding the incidents and potential suspects.
Residents of the Hammel Houses and the broader Rockaway community are expressing growing concern over safety, as such violent occurrences disrupt the daily lives of those living in the area. The NYPD has increased its presence in the neighborhood in response to the recent violence, aiming to reassure the public and prevent further incidents.
No arrests have yet been made in connection with these shootings, and the investigation is ongoing. As the NYPD works diligently to gather information and ensure public safety, community members are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
The events underscore a troubling trend in urban violence, necessitating a thorough review of community safety measures and interventions.
