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QUEENS, NY – An 18-year-old man was shot and killed inside a Jamaica residence Thursday morning, prompting a homicide investigation by the NYPD.

Jonathan Adams, of 131-72 228 Street in Queens, was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head inside 172-09 108 Avenue just after 10:45 a.m.

He was rushed by EMS to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Key Points

Jonathan Adams, 18, was shot inside a Jamaica residence Thursday morning.
The shooting occurred around 10:45 a.m. on 108 Avenue in the 103rd Precinct.
The suspect remains unidentified and no arrests have been made.

Investigation continues in Jamaica shooting

Detectives from the 103rd Precinct are continuing to canvass the area for witnesses and surveillance footage in an effort to identify the gunman. Police sources said the shooter fled the scene before officers arrived.

Neighbors reported hearing a single gunshot before emergency responders converged on the block. Investigators have not yet released a motive.

Public urged to come forward

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or visit crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. Tips can also be submitted via X @NYPDTips. All information is confidential.

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