Jamaica Hospital
Coverage of Jamaica Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- Queens man who allegedly shot sister and mother dead before setting family home on fire booked for murderous rampage
A Queens man shot his sister and mother dead before setting their home on fire, leading to his arrest and multiple charges including murder and arson. Police shot him five times during the incident, and two pets died from smoke inhalation. The incident occurred after his wife called 911, reporting her husband was armed and threatening to kill.
- Armed man in tactical vest emerges from exploding Queens home before being shot by NYPD officers; 2 found dead
An armed suspect wearing tactical gear emerged from a Queens home after an explosion and was shot by NYPD officers. Two family members were found dead inside the house, and the cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
- Unidentified man found shot in the head in Queens: cops
An unidentified man was found shot in the head in Queens around 1 a.m. near 104th Street and the Van Wyck Expressway service road. He was unconscious without identification and remains in critical condition at Jamaica Hospital. Witnesses reported two men fleeing on a scooter, and the 103rd Precinct is investigating the third shooting in their jurisdiction this year.
- NYC teen shot dead on Queens basketball court as bystanders filmed; police searching for gunman
A 15-year-old, Jaden Pierre, was shot and killed at a basketball court in Queens, New York, by several teens. Bystanders filmed the incident, and the NYPD is searching for the shooter. The community and officials, including Attorney General Letitia James, have condemned the violence.