Dead Man Found Near Lake, Cause Still Unclear

A 73‑year‑old resident of Kew Gardens Hills was discovered near a lake in Queens Park on Monday evening, just before 5 p. m. The body showed gunshot injuries to the neck and back, but no firearm was found at the scene. Police are still deciding whether this incident is a crime or something else. An autopsy will reveal the exact cause of death, and investigators are waiting for those results before drawing conclusions.The lack of a weapon raises questions about how the injuries occurred. Authorities are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to piece together what happened that evening. Residents in the area have expressed concern as they await more information. Until the medical examiner completes the examination, the case remains open and unexplored. The community hopes for a swift resolution to understand whether foul play was involved.