UPDATE: A 24-year-old man was shot dead in Far Rockaway, Queens, just after 6:40 p.m. on December 30, 2025, and the suspect remains on the run, according to police. Officers from the 101st Precinct responded to a 911 call reporting the shooting at 289 Beach 14th St. and found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and arm.
Emergency responders rushed the man to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Authorities have not yet released his identity as they await family notification.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and police have yet to provide a description of the suspect(s) involved. The motive behind this violent act remains unclear, leaving the community on edge.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or through X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All communications are confidential.
This tragic incident marks a concerning moment for the neighborhood as the 101st Precinct reported a total of 11 shootings and three homicides year-to-date through December 28, 2025. This figure reflects a decrease compared to the 16 shootings and four homicides recorded during the same period in 2024, but the community’s safety is still under scrutiny following this latest crime.
As investigators continue to search for the perpetrator, residents are left grappling with the impact of this violence as the year draws to a close. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
