Public Safety & Crime — Howard Beach News

Queens police are searching for a killer after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the back while heading to play basketball.

A Howard Beach man with alleged Gambino crime family ties received a decade-long prison sentence, as reported by the Queens Daily Eagle.

Howard Beach residents are debating Tennessee's rare execution case, sparking intense discussions on capital punishment, justice, and gender history. Queens is split between strong opinions.

Howard Beach residents reacted with shock and sadness to mass shootings in South Africa, sparking local discussions on public safety and gun violence concerns.

A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed at a Queens apartment complex in Edgemere on September 22, 2026. NYPD seeks the suspect.

Karina Vetrano's family and friends reflect one year after her tragic strangulation death, which shocked Howard Beach and New York City.

A massive Queens gang bust occurred June 26, 2026, leading to charges against nearly two dozen members for shootings in an ongoing turf war. Local impact is significant.

The family of a Jewish man killed in Flushing on June 26, 2026, is seeking answers, prompting a homicide investigation and calls for justice.

A teenager died after a shooting inside a Queens apartment complex in Edgemere Wednesday afternoon, prompting an immediate NYPD homicide investigation.