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George Rosa Sr.

Case from Queens, NY dated Jul 25, 2020

Victim Details

George Rosa Sr.

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Queens

NY

2020-07-25

53

George

Rosa Sr.

07/13/2026

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On a summer morning in Queens, New York, George Rosa Sr., a 53-year-old male, was simply walking his dog a few blocks from his Long Island City home. It was around 11:20 a.m. on July 25, 2020, near the intersection of 22nd Street and 40th Avenue, when a popping sound broke the neighborhood's calm. Rosa soon realized he was bleeding from his stomach; he had been struck by a stray bullet. He was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

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  • ABC7 New York: 17-year-old arrested in Queens stray-bullet shooting that killed man
  • New York Post: Family of man killed while walking dog in NYC decries uptick in gun violence
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    Hi everyone, I've been following the tragic case of Ge... ...Read More
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    It's gut-wrenching to think how a peaceful walk in the neighborhood could end in such a tragedy. Geo... ...Read More
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