NYPD arrests Zahir Davis for murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre in Queens

8 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 25

Davis, 18, was apprehended Friday night after returning from Jamaica, where he fled following the April 16 shooting near Merrick and Baisley boulevards.
He is charged with murder after video showed him striking Pierre before opening fire at a Queens playground, prompting immediate community outrage and criticism of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s response.
Officials say the incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute, with Davis linked to the BG4 gang. Vigils and closed-door meetings have followed, as city leaders face pressure over public safety and youth violence.

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