On Friday evening, a decapitated body was discovered floating in Jamaica Bay, as per law enforcement sources. The New York Fire Department was alerted to the situation near the Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge in Queens, following a 911 call for a water rescue, shortly before 9 p.m.
The body was retrieved from the water by firefighters who made the grim discovery that the man had been beheaded. The identity and age of the deceased remain unknown at this time.
The scene near the Cross Bay Bridge and 165 Ave in Queens quickly became a hive of activity as law enforcement officers descended on the area. The body was carefully removed from the scene, marking the beginning of what promises to be a complex investigation.
A significant police presence was observed at the scene, with officers from the US Park Police joining local law enforcement in a thorough search of the shoreline for any potential evidence or clues.
The Crime Scene Unit officers were seen carrying bags of evidence from the location where the body was found. The evidence collected at the scene will be crucial in piecing together the events leading up to the man’s death.
The investigation into this gruesome discovery is still in its early stages. The authorities are working tirelessly to identify the victim and establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
This shocking incident has left the local community in Queens reeling, as they await further updates from the police. The authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.