Teen Arraigned for Murder of 13-Year-Old in Queens Parking Lot Shooting

Teen Charged in Fatal Queens Shooting

• 🎯 A 16-year-old suspect has been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the shooting death of 13-year-old Sanjay Samuel.
• 📍 The shooting occurred in a Dunkin Donuts parking lot in Queens.

Circumstances of the Incident

• ⚡ The victim, Sanjay Samuel, was fatally shot on his way to school.
• 💥 Surveillance video reportedly shows the suspect arriving on a scooter, engaging in a dispute with Samuel, and then shooting him in the head after Samuel threw a punch.
• 💔 Samuel was declared brain dead and died a few days after the shooting.

Suspect Surrenders and Arraignment

• 🤝 The 16-year-old suspect surrendered to police the day before his arraignment.
• ⚖️ He is facing multiple charges, including murder, and was scheduled for his first court appearance.

Gang-Related Allegations

• ⚠️ The mayor has stated that the incident appears to be gang-related.
• 🚓 The suspect was brought from the 105th precinct for his court appearance.