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Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Photos released of suspect in killing of NYC teen: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – The NYPD released photos of the suspect who allegedly shot and killed a 16-year-old boy after he exited a bus in New York City Wednesday, police said. The shooting happened around 2:20 p.m. in Jamaica, Queens, according to the NYPD. More Local News Sincere Jazmin, 16, exited a Q83 bus on Liberty Avenue and was ambushed by a masked gunman who shot the teen in the chest near Detective Keith L. Williams Park, police said. After the shooting, surveillance video showed Jazmin calmly walking down the street. The wounded teen crossed Liberty Avenue and sat down on the steps of a nearby deli. He then collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. The deli's owner called police, who quickly arrived to the scene. Medics transported Jazmin to a hospital, but he was later pronounced dead, authorities said. The NYPD on Thursday released surveillance images of the suspect, who hasn't been arrested. In an emotional Facebook live video, the victim's father said it's a pain he doesn't wish on any parent. 'My son was only 16 years old,' said Miguel Jazmin. 'He was a good boy … My son will be always loved, always be missed, forever, forever be in my heart.' Sincere Jazmin is at least the fourth person under 18 years old to be fatally shot this year, according to NYPD data. 'I'm just grateful I got to give my son a hug and kiss before he left out the house,' Miguel Jazmin said in a Facebook post. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Finn Hoogensen is a digital journalist who has covered local news for more than six years. He has been with PIX11 News since 2022. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Dad speaks out after teen fatally shot in NYC: ‘He was a good boy'
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A teenager fatally shot after getting off a bus in Queens Wednesday was 'a good boy,' his father said. Sincere Jazmin, 16, exited a Q83 bus on Liberty Avenue around 2:20 p.m. and was ambushed by a masked gunman who shot the teen in the chest near Detective Keith L. Williams Park, police said. More Local News In an emotional Facebook live video, his father said it's a pain he doesn't wish on any parent. 'My son was only 16 years old,' said Miguel Jazmin in a Facebook live video. 'He was a good boy. … My son will be always loved, always be missed, forever, forever be in my heart.' Surveillance video shows the teenager after he was shot, walking to the steps of a nearby deli, where he sits down. The teenager then collapses. Sources told PIX11 News the shooting is being investigated as possibly gang-related. Sincere Jazmin is at least the fourth person under 18 years old to be fatally shot this year, according to NYPD data. 'I'm just grateful I got to give my son a hug and kiss before he left out the house,' Miguel Jazmin said in a Facebook post. Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Teen shot to death after getting off bus in Queens identified: NYPD
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) – The NYPD has identified the teenager who was ambushed and killed moments after he stepped off an MTA bus in Queens on Wednesday. Sincere Jazmin, 16, was stepping off a Q83 bus along Liberty Avenue in Jamaica around 2:20 p.m. when he was shot once in the chest, according to authorities. More Local News Police said a mask-wearing gunman wearing gray clothing fled the scene. A single .22 caliber shell casing was recovered, according to authorities. Surveillance video shows Jazmin moments after he was shot, walking to sit on the steps of a deli. The deli owner and his beer vendor were seen racing over to help. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State Jazmin went into cardiac arrest on the steps, according to authorities. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later died, police said. No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
