Deadly Early-Morning Shooting at Queens Burger Bar Leaves One Man Dead, Suspects at Large

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NYPD responded to a 911 call reporting an assault on March 24th, around 1:35 a.m, at a gastropub in Kew Gardens. When they arrived, they found 29-year-old Demitri McKay with a gunshot wound to his arm. He was taken to the hospital, but later died from his injuries.

Authorities say the suspects fled the scene and are described as two men, one wearing a black Nike tracksuit and the other in a pink tracksuit. The motive behind the shooting is still unclear, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.