In the evening of August 20, 2019, a burst of gunfire shattered the calm outside a Jamaica, Queens apartment building, leaving a young man's life cut tragically short. Gregory Haskins, a 25-year-old male, was discovered lying on the pavement in front of his home on Sutphin Boulevard with a fatal gunshot wound to his chest. The incident occurred just after 8 p.m., prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Paramedics rushed Haskins to Jamaica Hospital in a desperate attempt to
save him, but his injuries proved too severe, and he was pronounced dead. The sudden violence left neighbors and the community in shock, with one neighbor expressing devastation over the 'senseless murder' and stating she had no idea why he would be targeted.
In the wake of the shooting, the New York Police Department's 103rd Precinct launched an investigation into the homicide. Despite their efforts, the motive behind the shooting remained unclear in the immediate aftermath. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the killing of Gregory Haskins, and the search for the gunman continues. The case remains an open investigation, leaving a family and a community waiting for answers and for justice to be served.
