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Venezuelan Immigrant Shot Dead in Queens: Community Fear Grows

3/15/2026

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Jairo Javier Vinces-Cobena, a Venezuelan immigrant and 36-year-old mobile car wash entrepreneur, was fatally shot in Queens on Friday night.
The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. near his home on 55th Avenue, with witnesses hearing gunshots and a woman's scream.
Local business owner Luca Estrella said the incident may reflect competition among area businesses.
No arrests have been made, and the community expressed fear over ongoing violence.

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Story summary

Jairo Javier Vinces-Cobena, a Venezuelan immigrant and 36-year-old mobile car wash entrepreneur, was fatally shot in Queens on Friday night.
The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. near his home on 55th Avenue, with witnesses hearing gunshots and a woman's scream.
Local business owner Luca Estrella said the incident may reflect competition among area businesses.
No arrests have been made, and the community expressed fear over ongoing violence.