Multiple Arrests Made After 15-Year-Old Killed in April Shooting at Roy Wilkins Park
Baisley Blvd & Merrick Blvd, St. Albans, Queens
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Summary
- A 15-year-old boy, Jaden Pierre, was fatally shot at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans following a fight during a water and gel gun event he reportedly organized.
- Police have arrested four people in connection with this murder. One of them is 18-year-old Zahir Davis, who fled to Jamaica after the shooting and was detained upon arriving back in NYC. He has been charged with murder.
- In addition, three unnamed 15-year-olds were arrested and charged with gang assault, in addition to a 16-year-old.
Timeline
Police say they have arrested a third 15-year-old boy in connection to the fatal April shooting. He is also facing gang assault charges.
Police say two more suspects, both aged 15, have been arrested and charged with gang assault in this incident.
An update from the NYPD has reported a second person, identified as a 16-year-old boy, has been arrested in connection the fatal shooting.
According to an update provided by Jessica Tisch, New York City Police Commissioner, 18-year-old Zahir Davis was arrested last night when he landed back in NYC after fleeing to Jamaica after killing 15-year-old Jaden Pierre.
Attorney General Letitia James said at a vigil for Pierre on Monday night that detectives had identified the gunman and knew where he was, per local news.
Police said both were at a water and gel gun fight organized by Pierre and promoted on social media.
After reviewing cellphone video, detectives believe Davis may have been trying to pistol-whip Pierre during a fight when the gun went off.
Officials said Davis is a reputed gang member and believe the shooting grew out of earlier fights between him and Pierre.
Police said Davis is from Jamaica and detectives believe he may have fled the country.
Police are searching for 18-year-old Zahir Davis after 15-year-old Jaden Pierre was shot and killed last Thursday at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans.
Police have identified the pictured suspect as 18-year-old Zahir Davis. He is a member of the BG4 gang, per authorities.
UPDATE: The wanted flyer circulating on social media regarding the Roy Wilkins Park incident is currently unverified. Citizen is working to verify.
Per unverified social media reports, police are searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre.
Police have released images of a suspect wanted for involvement in yesterday's fatal shooting.
The person who died has been identified as 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, who lived in Queens.
The teen was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, and no arrests have been made. Investigators are reviewing video and searching for the suspect involved in the shooting.
New details indicate a fight broke out near the basketball court before turning physical, and a 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest during the altercation. Witnesses reported hearing at least one gunshot and found the teen lying on the ground.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Baisley Blvd & Merrick Blvd.
Police say they have arrested a third 15-year-old boy in connection to the fatal April shooting. He is also facing gang assault charges.
Police say two more suspects, both aged 15, have been arrested and charged with gang assault in this incident.
An update from the NYPD has reported a second person, identified as a 16-year-old boy, has been arrested in connection the fatal shooting.
According to an update provided by Jessica Tisch, New York City Police Commissioner, 18-year-old Zahir Davis was arrested last night when he landed back in NYC after fleeing to Jamaica after killing 15-year-old Jaden Pierre.
Attorney General Letitia James said at a vigil for Pierre on Monday night that detectives had identified the gunman and knew where he was, per local news.
Police said both were at a water and gel gun fight organized by Pierre and promoted on social media.
After reviewing cellphone video, detectives believe Davis may have been trying to pistol-whip Pierre during a fight when the gun went off.
Officials said Davis is a reputed gang member and believe the shooting grew out of earlier fights between him and Pierre.
Police said Davis is from Jamaica and detectives believe he may have fled the country.
Police are searching for 18-year-old Zahir Davis after 15-year-old Jaden Pierre was shot and killed last Thursday at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans.
Police have identified the pictured suspect as 18-year-old Zahir Davis. He is a member of the BG4 gang, per authorities.
UPDATE: The wanted flyer circulating on social media regarding the Roy Wilkins Park incident is currently unverified. Citizen is working to verify.
Per unverified social media reports, police are searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre.
Police have released images of a suspect wanted for involvement in yesterday's fatal shooting.
The person who died has been identified as 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, who lived in Queens.
The teen was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, and no arrests have been made. Investigators are reviewing video and searching for the suspect involved in the shooting.
New details indicate a fight broke out near the basketball court before turning physical, and a 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest during the altercation. Witnesses reported hearing at least one gunshot and found the teen lying on the ground.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Baisley Blvd & Merrick Blvd.
Police say they have arrested a third 15-year-old boy in connection to the fatal April shooting. He is also facing gang assault charges.
Police say two more suspects, both aged 15, have been arrested and charged with gang assault in this incident.
An update from the NYPD has reported a second person, identified as a 16-year-old boy, has been arrested in connection the fatal shooting.
According to an update provided by Jessica Tisch, New York City Police Commissioner, 18-year-old Zahir Davis was arrested last night when he landed back in NYC after fleeing to Jamaica after killing 15-year-old Jaden Pierre.
Attorney General Letitia James said at a vigil for Pierre on Monday night that detectives had identified the gunman and knew where he was, per local news.
Police said both were at a water and gel gun fight organized by Pierre and promoted on social media.
After reviewing cellphone video, detectives believe Davis may have been trying to pistol-whip Pierre during a fight when the gun went off.
Officials said Davis is a reputed gang member and believe the shooting grew out of earlier fights between him and Pierre.
Police said Davis is from Jamaica and detectives believe he may have fled the country.
Police are searching for 18-year-old Zahir Davis after 15-year-old Jaden Pierre was shot and killed last Thursday at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans.
Police have identified the pictured suspect as 18-year-old Zahir Davis. He is a member of the BG4 gang, per authorities.
UPDATE: The wanted flyer circulating on social media regarding the Roy Wilkins Park incident is currently unverified. Citizen is working to verify.
Per unverified social media reports, police are searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre.
Police have released images of a suspect wanted for involvement in yesterday's fatal shooting.
The person who died has been identified as 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, who lived in Queens.
The teen was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, and no arrests have been made. Investigators are reviewing video and searching for the suspect involved in the shooting.
New details indicate a fight broke out near the basketball court before turning physical, and a 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest during the altercation. Witnesses reported hearing at least one gunshot and found the teen lying on the ground.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Baisley Blvd & Merrick Blvd.
Police say they have arrested a third 15-year-old boy in connection to the fatal April shooting. He is also facing gang assault charges.
Police say two more suspects, both aged 15, have been arrested and charged with gang assault in this incident.
An update from the NYPD has reported a second person, identified as a 16-year-old boy, has been arrested in connection the fatal shooting.
According to an update provided by Jessica Tisch, New York City Police Commissioner, 18-year-old Zahir Davis was arrested last night when he landed back in NYC after fleeing to Jamaica after killing 15-year-old Jaden Pierre.
Attorney General Letitia James said at a vigil for Pierre on Monday night that detectives had identified the gunman and knew where he was, per local news.
Police said both were at a water and gel gun fight organized by Pierre and promoted on social media.
After reviewing cellphone video, detectives believe Davis may have been trying to pistol-whip Pierre during a fight when the gun went off.
Officials said Davis is a reputed gang member and believe the shooting grew out of earlier fights between him and Pierre.
Police said Davis is from Jamaica and detectives believe he may have fled the country.
Police are searching for 18-year-old Zahir Davis after 15-year-old Jaden Pierre was shot and killed last Thursday at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans.
Police have identified the pictured suspect as 18-year-old Zahir Davis. He is a member of the BG4 gang, per authorities.
UPDATE: The wanted flyer circulating on social media regarding the Roy Wilkins Park incident is currently unverified. Citizen is working to verify.
Per unverified social media reports, police are searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre.
Police have released images of a suspect wanted for involvement in yesterday's fatal shooting.
The person who died has been identified as 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, who lived in Queens.
The teen was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, and no arrests have been made. Investigators are reviewing video and searching for the suspect involved in the shooting.
New details indicate a fight broke out near the basketball court before turning physical, and a 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest during the altercation. Witnesses reported hearing at least one gunshot and found the teen lying on the ground.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Baisley Blvd & Merrick Blvd.
Police say they have arrested a third 15-year-old boy in connection to the fatal April shooting. He is also facing gang assault charges.
Police say two more suspects, both aged 15, have been arrested and charged with gang assault in this incident.
An update from the NYPD has reported a second person, identified as a 16-year-old boy, has been arrested in connection the fatal shooting.
According to an update provided by Jessica Tisch, New York City Police Commissioner, 18-year-old Zahir Davis was arrested last night when he landed back in NYC after fleeing to Jamaica after killing 15-year-old Jaden Pierre.
Attorney General Letitia James said at a vigil for Pierre on Monday night that detectives had identified the gunman and knew where he was, per local news.
Police said both were at a water and gel gun fight organized by Pierre and promoted on social media.
After reviewing cellphone video, detectives believe Davis may have been trying to pistol-whip Pierre during a fight when the gun went off.
Officials said Davis is a reputed gang member and believe the shooting grew out of earlier fights between him and Pierre.
Police said Davis is from Jamaica and detectives believe he may have fled the country.
Police are searching for 18-year-old Zahir Davis after 15-year-old Jaden Pierre was shot and killed last Thursday at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans.
Police have identified the pictured suspect as 18-year-old Zahir Davis. He is a member of the BG4 gang, per authorities.
UPDATE: The wanted flyer circulating on social media regarding the Roy Wilkins Park incident is currently unverified. Citizen is working to verify.
Per unverified social media reports, police are searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre.
Police have released images of a suspect wanted for involvement in yesterday's fatal shooting.
The person who died has been identified as 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, who lived in Queens.
The teen was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, and no arrests have been made. Investigators are reviewing video and searching for the suspect involved in the shooting.
New details indicate a fight broke out near the basketball court before turning physical, and a 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest during the altercation. Witnesses reported hearing at least one gunshot and found the teen lying on the ground.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Baisley Blvd & Merrick Blvd.
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This is going to be a long sad Summer for these youth SMH parents better get a hold of em
The Child's name is Jaden Pierre and he was 15 yrs old. And yes he died..... Let's give our Condolences for his loss. Damn man too many of our youth are getting killed for senseless situations? This truly needs to stop. Stop the Violence, because it doesn't solve anything, and just leads to death...
@Saundie60 hold the parents responsible for this as well. Crime will stop when parents have to spend time in prison for their children actions.
Another child that didnt get to live his life.. sad .. these children be so bored and jealous of what each other has..it make no sense
ALL THESE KIDS DYING, OVER SENSELESS SHIT, SOMEBODY HAD TO TELL THAT MOTHER HER 15 YR OLD IS.........🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 ANOTHER 15YR OLD WAS KILLED AT EISENHOWER PARK IN LI.........TOO MANYNOF OUR YOUTH, DAMN
This is going to be a long sad Summer for these youth SMH parents better get a hold of em
The Child's name is Jaden Pierre and he was 15 yrs old. And yes he died..... Let's give our Condolences for his loss. Damn man too many of our youth are getting killed for senseless situations? This truly needs to stop. Stop the Violence, because it doesn't solve anything, and just leads to death...
@Saundie60 hold the parents responsible for this as well. Crime will stop when parents have to spend time in prison for their children actions.
Another child that didnt get to live his life.. sad .. these children be so bored and jealous of what each other has..it make no sense
ALL THESE KIDS DYING, OVER SENSELESS SHIT, SOMEBODY HAD TO TELL THAT MOTHER HER 15 YR OLD IS.........🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 ANOTHER 15YR OLD WAS KILLED AT EISENHOWER PARK IN LI.........TOO MANYNOF OUR YOUTH, DAMN
This is going to be a long sad Summer for these youth SMH parents better get a hold of em
The Child's name is Jaden Pierre and he was 15 yrs old. And yes he died..... Let's give our Condolences for his loss. Damn man too many of our youth are getting killed for senseless situations? This truly needs to stop. Stop the Violence, because it doesn't solve anything, and just leads to death...
@Saundie60 hold the parents responsible for this as well. Crime will stop when parents have to spend time in prison for their children actions.
Another child that didnt get to live his life.. sad .. these children be so bored and jealous of what each other has..it make no sense
ALL THESE KIDS DYING, OVER SENSELESS SHIT, SOMEBODY HAD TO TELL THAT MOTHER HER 15 YR OLD IS.........🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 ANOTHER 15YR OLD WAS KILLED AT EISENHOWER PARK IN LI.........TOO MANYNOF OUR YOUTH, DAMN
This is going to be a long sad Summer for these youth SMH parents better get a hold of em
The Child's name is Jaden Pierre and he was 15 yrs old. And yes he died..... Let's give our Condolences for his loss. Damn man too many of our youth are getting killed for senseless situations? This truly needs to stop. Stop the Violence, because it doesn't solve anything, and just leads to death...
@Saundie60 hold the parents responsible for this as well. Crime will stop when parents have to spend time in prison for their children actions.
Another child that didnt get to live his life.. sad .. these children be so bored and jealous of what each other has..it make no sense
ALL THESE KIDS DYING, OVER SENSELESS SHIT, SOMEBODY HAD TO TELL THAT MOTHER HER 15 YR OLD IS.........🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 ANOTHER 15YR OLD WAS KILLED AT EISENHOWER PARK IN LI.........TOO MANYNOF OUR YOUTH, DAMN
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This is going to be a long sad Summer for these youth SMH parents better get a hold of em
The Child's name is Jaden Pierre and he was 15 yrs old. And yes he died..... Let's give our Condolences for his loss. Damn man too many of our youth are getting killed for senseless situations? This truly needs to stop. Stop the Violence, because it doesn't solve anything, and just leads to death...
@Saundie60 hold the parents responsible for this as well. Crime will stop when parents have to spend time in prison for their children actions.
Another child that didnt get to live his life.. sad .. these children be so bored and jealous of what each other has..it make no sense
ALL THESE KIDS DYING, OVER SENSELESS SHIT, SOMEBODY HAD TO TELL THAT MOTHER HER 15 YR OLD IS.........🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 ANOTHER 15YR OLD WAS KILLED AT EISENHOWER PARK IN LI.........TOO MANYNOF OUR YOUTH, DAMN