In the spring of 2015, a sudden burst of violence on a Queens street shattered the Saturday afternoon calm and ended the life of 54-year-old James Burnett. On that day, Burnett, a resident of Brooklyn, found himself in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens. It was around 12:45 p.m. when the tranquil atmosphere on Sutphin Boulevard, near 111th Avenue, was irrevocably broken by the sound of a gunshot.
The single shot, which struck James Burnett in the torso, proved to be fatal.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and he was rushed to Jamaica Hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Tragically, the efforts of the medical staff were in vain, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the New York Police Department descended upon the scene to begin their investigation into the brazen daytime homicide. Details about what led to the shooting or who might have been responsible were not immediately available. The initial reports from law enforcement indicated that no arrests had been made in connection with the killing of James Burnett. Online sources available provided no further updates on whether any suspects were ever identified or apprehended in the case.
