Person Of Interest Identified In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old In Queens; Authorities Fear Gunman May Have Already Fled The Country!

Noir Nation, the investigation into the heartbreaking death of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre is continuing to unfold, with new details!

In recent updates authorities have identified 18-year-old Zahir Davis as a person of interest in the fatal shooting that took place inside Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans, Queens around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, reports CBS News.

Witnesses at the scene state what started as a dispute on a basketball court quickly escalated within moments between the two teens, sadly ending in an unexpected gunfire that took a young life far too soon.

Sources state Jaden was struck in the chest and rushed to Jamaica Hospital, where he was initially in critical condition, he passed from the severity of his injuries. Now, investigators are working to piece together the full timeline, with early reports suggesting there may have been prior tension leading up to the confrontation.

Sources indicate the park had drawn a crowd that day, possibly tied to a gathering promoted throughout social media; raising deeper concerns about how quickly large meetups can spiral when conflict is already in the air.

Meanwhile, police say Davis is not in custody at this time and there is a mounting possibility he may have already fled the country, intensifying the urgency around the search, reports ABC News.

Back in Queens, the loss is being felt in real time. Family, friends, and community members have gathered to honor Jaden’s life, while also calling for justice and real solutions to the growing issue of gun violence.

“My heart is heavy tonight after we lost a 15-year-old to a senseless act of gun violence,” wrote New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement on X.

“I’m praying for his family, loved ones, and community.

I will continue to work tirelessly every day to end gun violence in New York.”

Noir Nation, this case remains active as authorities continue their investigation. The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).