In the quiet backyard of a Canarsie, Brooklyn home, the life of 30-year-old Chad Lewars, a male resident of Queens, was tragically cut short on the evening of August 7, 2024. Responding to a 911 call at approximately 9:46 p.m., officers from the 69th Precinct discovered Lewars behind a two-story residence at 538 East 84th Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his torso.
Emergency medical services rushed him to Brookdale University Hospital, but his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead.
A hardworking man employed in his father's international shipping business, Lewars was also a devoted father to a young child. His uncle, Roderick Lewars, remembered him as someone with a taste for fine clothing and luxury cars, speculating that this lifestyle may have drawn unwanted and dangerous attention. The motive behind the deadly shooting remains a mystery to investigators, leaving a void of unanswered questions for a grieving family.
As of now, the investigation into Chad Lewars's death is ongoing, and authorities have not yet identified any suspects. No arrests have been made in connection with the homicide. The New York Police Department continues to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact their Crime Stoppers hotline. The search for justice for Chad Lewars and his family continues.
