Posted on: October 14, 2026 06:00 AM

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Gunman arrested after fatally shooting boy in Queens

The gunman who killed a teenage boy in Queens last month has been apprehended by the NYPD.

According to police, a 17-year-old has been charged with murder and criminal weapon possession in connection with the incident that occurred on September 21 at approximately 3:35 p.m. near 51-24 Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway.

Malakai Adams, 14, was discovered with a gunshot wound to the back. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital after being taken there.

The suspect bolted the scene on a scooter, heading east on Norton Avenue. According to police, he was arrested on Tuesday.

An inquiry is still underway.