QUEENS, N.Y. — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon outside a residence in Ridgewood, police said, marking another fatal shooting on city streets.
Authorities said the shooting occurred at approximately 5:44 p.m. in front of 1726 George Street, within the 104th Precinct. Officers responding to a 911 call arrived to find the victim with a gunshot wound to the torso.
The victim, identified by police as Kevin Hernandez of 61-07 Bleecker Street, was rushed to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center by EMS. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The NYPD said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
The scene was cordoned off for hours following the shooting as officers searched for evidence and canvassed the neighborhood for surveillance footage and witnesses.
So far, police have not released information regarding a potential suspect or motive in the case.
Identity of victim released as police probe fatal gunfire
Hernandez’s death marks another fatal incident amid a string of shootings in the borough. Community members gathered near the scene late Tuesday as word of the teen’s death spread.
The NYPD continues to seek the public’s help in gathering information on the shooter and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Key Points
- Kevin Hernandez, 19, was fatally shot in the torso outside a residence on George Street.
- EMS transported him to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
- No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Police have not disclosed whether the shooting was targeted or random as detectives continue to review footage and interview potential witnesses.
