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Kew Gardens Hills, Queens

Man Killed Confronting Alleged Assailant

Reported Oct 4 at 7:34 PM Β· Updated Oct 11 at 6:56 AM Β· 98.5K Notified Β· 17.0K Viewed

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Oct 11, 6:56AM

Rahsaun Williams, 39, was shot and killed Friday evening at the Pomonok Houses in Queens after confronting someone who allegedly inappropriately touched his girlfriend. The altercation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical one, leading to the fatal shooting, according to NYPD. No arrests have been made, but police have identified a strong person of interest. Williams was killed just days before his 40th birthday.

Oct 5, 12:42AM

According to an update from police, the 39-year-old male victim sustained gunshots wounds to the left shoulder and abdomen. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Oct 4, 7:57PM

Police are searching for a female dressed all in black that fled on foot. She appeared to be in her teens.

Oct 4, 7:49PM

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Oct 4, 7:42PM

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Oct 4, 7:41PM

Police have confirmed a male victim has been shot and is currently unconscious. Investigation into the incident continues.

Oct 11, 6:56AM

Rahsaun Williams, 39, was shot and killed Friday evening at the Pomonok Houses in Queens after confronting someone who allegedly inappropriately touched his girlfriend. The altercation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical one, leading to the fatal shooting, according to NYPD. No arrests have been made, but police have identified a strong person of interest. Williams was killed just days before his 40th birthday.

Oct 5, 12:42AM

According to an update from police, the 39-year-old male victim sustained gunshots wounds to the left shoulder and abdomen. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Oct 4, 7:57PM

Police are searching for a female dressed all in black that fled on foot. She appeared to be in her teens.

Oct 4, 7:49PM

Radio clips available.

Oct 4, 7:42PM

Radio clips available.

Oct 4, 7:41PM

Police have confirmed a male victim has been shot and is currently unconscious. Investigation into the incident continues.

Oct 11, 6:56AM

Rahsaun Williams, 39, was shot and killed Friday evening at the Pomonok Houses in Queens after confronting someone who allegedly inappropriately touched his girlfriend. The altercation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical one, leading to the fatal shooting, according to NYPD. No arrests have been made, but police have identified a strong person of interest. Williams was killed just days before his 40th birthday.

Oct 5, 12:42AM

According to an update from police, the 39-year-old male victim sustained gunshots wounds to the left shoulder and abdomen. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Oct 4, 7:57PM

Police are searching for a female dressed all in black that fled on foot. She appeared to be in her teens.

Oct 4, 7:49PM

Radio clips available.

Oct 4, 7:42PM

Radio clips available.

Oct 4, 7:41PM

Police have confirmed a male victim has been shot and is currently unconscious. Investigation into the incident continues.

Oct 11, 6:56AM

Rahsaun Williams, 39, was shot and killed Friday evening at the Pomonok Houses in Queens after confronting someone who allegedly inappropriately touched his girlfriend. The altercation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical one, leading to the fatal shooting, according to NYPD. No arrests have been made, but police have identified a strong person of interest. Williams was killed just days before his 40th birthday.

Oct 5, 12:42AM

According to an update from police, the 39-year-old male victim sustained gunshots wounds to the left shoulder and abdomen. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Oct 4, 7:57PM

Police are searching for a female dressed all in black that fled on foot. She appeared to be in her teens.

Oct 4, 7:49PM

Radio clips available.

Oct 4, 7:42PM

Radio clips available.

Oct 4, 7:41PM

Police have confirmed a male victim has been shot and is currently unconscious. Investigation into the incident continues.

Oct 11, 6:56AM

Rahsaun Williams, 39, was shot and killed Friday evening at the Pomonok Houses in Queens after confronting someone who allegedly inappropriately touched his girlfriend. The altercation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical one, leading to the fatal shooting, according to NYPD. No arrests have been made, but police have identified a strong person of interest. Williams was killed just days before his 40th birthday.

Oct 5, 12:42AM

According to an update from police, the 39-year-old male victim sustained gunshots wounds to the left shoulder and abdomen. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Oct 4, 7:57PM

Police are searching for a female dressed all in black that fled on foot. She appeared to be in her teens.

Oct 4, 7:49PM

Radio clips available.

Oct 4, 7:42PM

Radio clips available.

Oct 4, 7:41PM

Police have confirmed a male victim has been shot and is currently unconscious. Investigation into the incident continues.

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Comments

libbyrivOct 11 at 7:38 AM

No one ever just simply throws hands these days. Everybody has to have a weapon. Cowards.

RobFLOOct 11 at 1:08 PM

@libbyriv factsπŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈπŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

brooklynUser1258922016Oct 4 at 10:21 PM

This is a clear reminder to love and cherish every moment with the people you love. Here today, gone tomorrow.. crazy

brooklynUser1258922016Oct 4 at 10:20 PM

Childhood friend... Speechless

sportsman_23Oct 4 at 8:45 PM

My prayers for the family of the man who was shot

libbyrivOct 11 at 7:38 AM

No one ever just simply throws hands these days. Everybody has to have a weapon. Cowards.

RobFLOOct 11 at 1:08 PM

@libbyriv factsπŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈπŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

brooklynUser1258922016Oct 4 at 10:21 PM

This is a clear reminder to love and cherish every moment with the people you love. Here today, gone tomorrow.. crazy

brooklynUser1258922016Oct 4 at 10:20 PM

Childhood friend... Speechless

sportsman_23Oct 4 at 8:45 PM

My prayers for the family of the man who was shot

libbyrivOct 11 at 7:38 AM

No one ever just simply throws hands these days. Everybody has to have a weapon. Cowards.

RobFLOOct 11 at 1:08 PM

@libbyriv factsπŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈπŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

brooklynUser1258922016Oct 4 at 10:21 PM

This is a clear reminder to love and cherish every moment with the people you love. Here today, gone tomorrow.. crazy

brooklynUser1258922016Oct 4 at 10:20 PM

Childhood friend... Speechless

sportsman_23Oct 4 at 8:45 PM

My prayers for the family of the man who was shot

libbyrivOct 11 at 7:38 AM

No one ever just simply throws hands these days. Everybody has to have a weapon. Cowards.

RobFLOOct 11 at 1:08 PM

@libbyriv factsπŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈπŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

brooklynUser1258922016Oct 4 at 10:21 PM

This is a clear reminder to love and cherish every moment with the people you love. Here today, gone tomorrow.. crazy

brooklynUser1258922016Oct 4 at 10:20 PM

Childhood friend... Speechless

sportsman_23Oct 4 at 8:45 PM

My prayers for the family of the man who was shot

libbyrivOct 11 at 7:38 AM

No one ever just simply throws hands these days. Everybody has to have a weapon. Cowards.

RobFLOOct 11 at 1:08 PM

@libbyriv factsπŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈπŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

brooklynUser1258922016Oct 4 at 10:21 PM

This is a clear reminder to love and cherish every moment with the people you love. Here today, gone tomorrow.. crazy

brooklynUser1258922016Oct 4 at 10:20 PM

Childhood friend... Speechless

sportsman_23Oct 4 at 8:45 PM

My prayers for the family of the man who was shot

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