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Three Arrested in 2023 Fatal Teen Shooting Case

122-15 Montauk St, St. Albans, Queens

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Summary

  • Police announced the arrests of 21-year-old Zaire Rolley and two additional suspects, now ages 20 and 19, in connection with the 2023 killing of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey.
  • Investigators say Quatey was sitting in the backseat of a car during a dispute between groups when a stray bullet struck her in the head.
  • She was taken to a hospital but later died, and the suspects now face murder, conspiracy, and weapons charges.

Timeline

All three suspects have now been charged with murder, conspiracy, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Police said Quatey was sitting in the backseat of a vehicle when a stray bullet struck her in the head. She was taken to a hospital but later died from her injuries.

Investigators say the two unnamed suspects were minors at the time of the shooting. Police said the case stemmed from a dispute between two groups near an elementary school where the teen was with friends.

Authorities identified one suspect as 21-year-old Zaire Rolley. Two additional suspects, now ages 20 and 19, were also taken into custody, though their identities were not released.

Police announced Wednesday that three men have been arrested in connection with the May 10, 2023 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey in the St. Albans section of Queens.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 122-15 Montauk St.

All three suspects have now been charged with murder, conspiracy, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Police said Quatey was sitting in the backseat of a vehicle when a stray bullet struck her in the head. She was taken to a hospital but later died from her injuries.

Investigators say the two unnamed suspects were minors at the time of the shooting. Police said the case stemmed from a dispute between two groups near an elementary school where the teen was with friends.

Authorities identified one suspect as 21-year-old Zaire Rolley. Two additional suspects, now ages 20 and 19, were also taken into custody, though their identities were not released.

Police announced Wednesday that three men have been arrested in connection with the May 10, 2023 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey in the St. Albans section of Queens.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 122-15 Montauk St.

All three suspects have now been charged with murder, conspiracy, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Police said Quatey was sitting in the backseat of a vehicle when a stray bullet struck her in the head. She was taken to a hospital but later died from her injuries.

Investigators say the two unnamed suspects were minors at the time of the shooting. Police said the case stemmed from a dispute between two groups near an elementary school where the teen was with friends.

Authorities identified one suspect as 21-year-old Zaire Rolley. Two additional suspects, now ages 20 and 19, were also taken into custody, though their identities were not released.

Police announced Wednesday that three men have been arrested in connection with the May 10, 2023 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey in the St. Albans section of Queens.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 122-15 Montauk St.

All three suspects have now been charged with murder, conspiracy, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Police said Quatey was sitting in the backseat of a vehicle when a stray bullet struck her in the head. She was taken to a hospital but later died from her injuries.

Investigators say the two unnamed suspects were minors at the time of the shooting. Police said the case stemmed from a dispute between two groups near an elementary school where the teen was with friends.

Authorities identified one suspect as 21-year-old Zaire Rolley. Two additional suspects, now ages 20 and 19, were also taken into custody, though their identities were not released.

Police announced Wednesday that three men have been arrested in connection with the May 10, 2023 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey in the St. Albans section of Queens.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 122-15 Montauk St.

All three suspects have now been charged with murder, conspiracy, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Police said Quatey was sitting in the backseat of a vehicle when a stray bullet struck her in the head. She was taken to a hospital but later died from her injuries.

Investigators say the two unnamed suspects were minors at the time of the shooting. Police said the case stemmed from a dispute between two groups near an elementary school where the teen was with friends.

Authorities identified one suspect as 21-year-old Zaire Rolley. Two additional suspects, now ages 20 and 19, were also taken into custody, though their identities were not released.

Police announced Wednesday that three men have been arrested in connection with the May 10, 2023 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey in the St. Albans section of Queens.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 122-15 Montauk St.

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NYPD Citywide 1 · May 10, 8:37PM · 0:30
I'vecounted20,35hoursandI'mconfinedtothe113precinct.The113lieutenanthasactivatedalevel1mobilizationfora10-34personshot.Themobilizationis12114LocustStreet.Lookforthreemaleblacks,unknowndescriptionofclothing,unknowndirectionofflight.IsthisaSRGoperation?ASRGoperation.ThatwasinQueens,correct?Affirmative.I'mconfinedtothe113precinct.10-4,Central.
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NYPD 105 / 113 · May 10, 8:35PM · 0:30
Yeah,yeah.13,Lieutenant,havethesquadrespondtothelocationoftheissuethey'llshout.13,squadontheair,13,squad.Charlie1,84,thisisshotsquad.24,Charlie1.13,Lieutenant,I'llgiveyoutherushonthis,squadcentral.Iputtherushin,Lieutenant.Anotheronein.Thankyou.
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NYPD 105 / 113 · May 10, 8:33PM · 0:31
Alright,10-4,IputarushonEMS,um,isitjustoneperson?Yeah,wehaveoneshotoverhere,Central.Letmegetalevel.Alright,whereisshe?Isshetothehead?Yeah,thisisashot,oneshottothehead.Alright,10-4,isshelikelyatthistime?Don'tmove,standby.3-N-S-T,talkingto1984.Thankyou.
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unbelievable_bs0May 10 at 8:43 PM

I’m literally starting to dislike the human race everyone is so evil, lord please help us, what’s going on in this world

gus777May 10 at 8:56 PM

@unbelievabl

Rierie68May 10 at 8:44 PM

Praying she survives. We are living in bad times. Stay safe all and prayed up!

keepthapeaceMay 10 at 8:44 PM

Lord Jesus Christ please help us

voittomeMay 10 at 8:38 PM

Praying for recovery. Sick people in this world

unbelievable_bs0May 10 at 8:43 PM

I’m literally starting to dislike the human race everyone is so evil, lord please help us, what’s going on in this world

gus777May 10 at 8:56 PM

@unbelievabl

Rierie68May 10 at 8:44 PM

Praying she survives. We are living in bad times. Stay safe all and prayed up!

keepthapeaceMay 10 at 8:44 PM

Lord Jesus Christ please help us

voittomeMay 10 at 8:38 PM

Praying for recovery. Sick people in this world

unbelievable_bs0May 10 at 8:43 PM

I’m literally starting to dislike the human race everyone is so evil, lord please help us, what’s going on in this world

gus777May 10 at 8:56 PM

@unbelievabl

Rierie68May 10 at 8:44 PM

Praying she survives. We are living in bad times. Stay safe all and prayed up!

keepthapeaceMay 10 at 8:44 PM

Lord Jesus Christ please help us

voittomeMay 10 at 8:38 PM

Praying for recovery. Sick people in this world

unbelievable_bs0May 10 at 8:43 PM

I’m literally starting to dislike the human race everyone is so evil, lord please help us, what’s going on in this world

gus777May 10 at 8:56 PM

@unbelievabl

Rierie68May 10 at 8:44 PM

Praying she survives. We are living in bad times. Stay safe all and prayed up!

keepthapeaceMay 10 at 8:44 PM

Lord Jesus Christ please help us

voittomeMay 10 at 8:38 PM

Praying for recovery. Sick people in this world

unbelievable_bs0May 10 at 8:43 PM

I’m literally starting to dislike the human race everyone is so evil, lord please help us, what’s going on in this world

gus777May 10 at 8:56 PM

@unbelievabl

Rierie68May 10 at 8:44 PM

Praying she survives. We are living in bad times. Stay safe all and prayed up!

keepthapeaceMay 10 at 8:44 PM

Lord Jesus Christ please help us

voittomeMay 10 at 8:38 PM

Praying for recovery. Sick people in this world

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