Suspect Arrested After Man Killed in Shooting Near Archie Spigner Park
Merrick Blvd & Sayres Ave, St. Albans, Queens
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Summary
- A shooting occurred on April 10 at Merrick Blvd and Sayres Ave in Jamaica, New York, resulting in the death of 49-year-old Richard Carter.
- The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Joseph Gilbert Stevens, fled the scene on a Citi Bike.
- Stevens was arrested the following day and charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a loaded firearm.
Timeline
Police arrested 33-year-old Joseph Gilbert Stevens on April 11, charging him with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a loaded firearm.
Police have identified the victim as 49-year-old Richard Carter.
According to Citizen sources, the victim was pronounced deceased from his injuries. The gunman is still at large.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Merrick Blvd & Sayres Ave.
Police arrested 33-year-old Joseph Gilbert Stevens on April 11, charging him with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a loaded firearm.
Police have identified the victim as 49-year-old Richard Carter.
According to Citizen sources, the victim was pronounced deceased from his injuries. The gunman is still at large.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Merrick Blvd & Sayres Ave.
Police arrested 33-year-old Joseph Gilbert Stevens on April 11, charging him with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a loaded firearm.
Police have identified the victim as 49-year-old Richard Carter.
According to Citizen sources, the victim was pronounced deceased from his injuries. The gunman is still at large.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Merrick Blvd & Sayres Ave.
Police arrested 33-year-old Joseph Gilbert Stevens on April 11, charging him with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a loaded firearm.
Police have identified the victim as 49-year-old Richard Carter.
According to Citizen sources, the victim was pronounced deceased from his injuries. The gunman is still at large.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Merrick Blvd & Sayres Ave.
Police arrested 33-year-old Joseph Gilbert Stevens on April 11, charging him with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a loaded firearm.
Police have identified the victim as 49-year-old Richard Carter.
According to Citizen sources, the victim was pronounced deceased from his injuries. The gunman is still at large.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Merrick Blvd & Sayres Ave.
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We can’t have nothing nice smh. Put the guns down damn
Freaking people just just put these damn guns down! Whatever happened to just a fight. It's over, and you're on your way!
Church!!! in broad daylight
Remember guys it could be you one day on the floor and everyone watching
Exactly, and that's what ppl don't understand? It could be?
We can’t have nothing nice smh. Put the guns down damn
Freaking people just just put these damn guns down! Whatever happened to just a fight. It's over, and you're on your way!
Church!!! in broad daylight
Remember guys it could be you one day on the floor and everyone watching
Exactly, and that's what ppl don't understand? It could be?
We can’t have nothing nice smh. Put the guns down damn
Freaking people just just put these damn guns down! Whatever happened to just a fight. It's over, and you're on your way!
Church!!! in broad daylight
Remember guys it could be you one day on the floor and everyone watching
Exactly, and that's what ppl don't understand? It could be?
We can’t have nothing nice smh. Put the guns down damn
Freaking people just just put these damn guns down! Whatever happened to just a fight. It's over, and you're on your way!
Church!!! in broad daylight
Remember guys it could be you one day on the floor and everyone watching
Exactly, and that's what ppl don't understand? It could be?
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We can’t have nothing nice smh. Put the guns down damn
Freaking people just just put these damn guns down! Whatever happened to just a fight. It's over, and you're on your way!
Church!!! in broad daylight
Remember guys it could be you one day on the floor and everyone watching
Exactly, and that's what ppl don't understand? It could be?