Teen Charged in Fatal Shooting of 15-Year-Old at Queens Park, DA Says Suspect Fled to Jamaica

Queens, NY — An 18-year-old man now faces murder charges in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre during a large teen gathering at Roy Wilkins Park, a case prosecutors say escalated from a group beating into deadly gun violence. The victim was shot in the chest on Wednesday, April 16, and later died at a hospital.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Zahir Davis, of Springfield Gardens, was arraigned and remanded on charges including...