Nypd seeks suspects in deadly december queens weed robbery that left one man dead
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NYPD seeks suspects in deadly December Queens weed robbery that left one man dead

QUEENS, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying multiple suspects connected to a fatal armed robbery in Queens.

Police said that on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at approximately 9:19 p.m., a group of unidentified individuals entered 41-19 Haight Street and held several victims at gunpoint.

Nypd seeks suspects in deadly december queens weed robbery that left one man dead
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The suspects forcibly stole multiple pounds of marijuana before opening fire, fatally shooting a 37-year-old man in the head and wounding a 42-year-old man in the cheek.

The 37-year-old victim was transported by EMS to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, where he was pronounced dead, while the 42-year-old victim was taken to the same hospital by private means and is in stable condition.

Nypd seeks suspects in deadly december queens weed robbery that left one man dead
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The suspects fled the scene in a black Dodge Durango and a gray Nissan Pathfinder.

Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and urge anyone with information to contact the NYPD.

Nypd seeks suspects in deadly december queens weed robbery that left one man dead
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