Crime & Safety

Police ID's Man Killed In Murder-Suicide In NYC Home

The two men killed were relatives, according to police.

An investigation remains ongoing.
An investigation remains ongoing. (Patch Graphics)

QUEENS, NY — A man killed in an apparent murder-suicide over the weekend in Queens has been identified, police said on Monday.

Prince McFarlane, 37, was found shot in the head inside 155-18 116 Road in Jamaica on Friday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to police, a 41-year-old man fatally shot McFarlane before he turned the gun on himself. He was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

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The two men killed were relatives, according to police.

The 41-year-old man has not been identified yet. A motive into the shooting has not been disclosed.

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An investigation remains ongoing.

This is a developing story. This post may be updated.

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