An apartment building in Fresh Meadows turned into a crime scene on Saturday after a 71-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman were found fatally stabbed inside, according to police. Both victims were discovered with multiple stab wounds near the intersection of 64th Avenue and Peck Avenue, and emergency medical crews transported them to North Shore University Hospital. Authorities say both were later pronounced dead at the hospital, and no arrests have been announced.
As reported by New York Daily News, officers found the two victims inside the building at 64th and Peck Avenues and EMS took them to North Shore University Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. The outlet notes that detectives were on the scene Saturday and opened an inquiry into the fatal stabbings. At this hour the NYPD has released few further details about a suspect or possible motive.
Investigation Underway
Fresh Meadows lies in central Queens and is served by the NYPD’s 107th Precinct, which covers the neighborhood and nearby blocks, per QNS. Detectives are handling the inquiry, and officials have not released a suspect description. This story will be updated as authorities provide more information.
How to Help
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip online, per the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers program. Members of the public can also contact the 107th Precinct at (718) 969-5100 for local tips; the precinct contact is listed on Queens College’s emergency resources page. Callers who provide information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward through Crime Stoppers.
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