Two shot in targeted double murder in Astoria

NEW YORK, NY – Two adult male victims were shot and killed overnight in Astoria, Queens. The New York City Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls regarding gunfire in front of a seafood restaurant on Steinway Street.

When police arrived, they found 22-year-old Xavier Roberts of the Bronx with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso.

During their investigation, police located 21-year-old Jaheim Hamilton, also of the Bronx nearby, inside a building on 38th Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Both men were taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst, where they were both pronounced deceased.

Police believed the shooting was a targeted hit on the two men. At this time, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made.

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