Teen Charged in Fatal Shooting of 15-Year-Old at Queens Park
Police identified 18-year-old Zahir Davis as the suspect in the fatal shooting of Jaden Pierre at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans.

Police have identified an 18-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy at a Queens park last week. Jaden Pierre was shot and killed at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans on Thursday evening in an incident that was captured on video by bystanders.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny confirmed that Zahir Davis has been identified as the gunman in the shooting. According to police, the incident occurred during what started as a water gun fight but escalated when gang-related tensions erupted.
The shooting took place in broad daylight at the park, with multiple witnesses present who recorded portions of the incident on their phones. The video footage has become part of the ongoing police investigation.
Hundreds of people attended a vigil for Pierre on Monday night to mourn the teenager's death. The community gathering reflected the impact of the young victim's killing on the St. Albans neighborhood.
Police reports indicate that Davis is allegedly connected to a gang known as BG4. The investigation into the shooting remains active as authorities work to determine the full circumstances that led to the fatal confrontation at the park.