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Second suspect arrested in 2020 Astoria murder case

May 16, 2023

Queens, NY – Following an ongoing investigation, detectives with the New York City Police Department have made a breakthrough in a murder case that occurred on Sunday, June 7, 2020.

A second suspect has been arrested for the death of a 34-year-old man. The suspect, identified as Nathaniel Johnson, a 57-year-old male residing at 4-03 Astoria Boulevard, was arrested and charged on Monday.

Johnson is facing charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon, according to authorities.

A second suspect was arrested in 2021. Tangerina Wright-Johnson, a 58-year-old female residing at 558 Merrick Road in Lynbrook, was charged with murder two years ago.

The incident occurred on Sunday, June 7, 2020, around 6:30 am when police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress near 28-02 8th Street.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a 37-year-old male victim with stab wounds to the chest, who was subsequently pronounced deceased after being transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst. A 34-year-old female victim with a stab wound to her back was also found and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital – Queens. She survived the attack.

The victims were attacked with a knife by an unidentified male suspect following a dispute.

Adam Devine

Adam Devine

Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.