Two people were found shot to death overnight in Jackson Heights, Queens, after a 911 caller reported multiple people shot near 84th Street, according to police. The victims, an 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, had both been shot in the head and were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
As reported by PIX11, officers responding to the call discovered both victims on the street and launched a homicide investigation. Police did not immediately release the victims' names or say whether the two knew each other, and no suspect had been identified or arrested, the outlet reported.
What investigators are doing
NYPD homicide detectives worked the scene overnight, canvassing for witnesses, collecting physical evidence and checking nearby security cameras, according to police. Investigators are urging anyone who was in the area or who may have captured video around the time of the shooting to contact them as they try to piece together what happened.
Local impact and context
Jackson Heights is one of New York City's busiest and most diverse commercial hubs, and shootings there often trigger a stepped-up police presence and renewed outreach from community leaders. In the wake of serious violent incidents, city officials typically remind residents about local precinct resources and neighborhood policing teams that can help connect people with information and support.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or, for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online; details on how the program works are available from the NYPD. Rewards may be available for information that leads to an arrest.
Next steps
Homicide detectives continue to investigate, and the NYPD has not announced any arrests. This story will be updated as police release more information about the victims or any potential suspect.
