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15-Year-Old Killed in Queens Water Balloon Fight Shooting

4/18/2026

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Story summary

A 15-year-old boy, Jaden Pierre, was shot and killed during a water balloon fight in Queens near Nautilus Playground in Roy Wilkins Park around 6:20 p.m.
Surveillance photos show a suspect in a light-colored sweatsuit with a black backpack.
Witnesses say a fight broke out before the shooting.
No arrests had been made as of Friday evening.
The NYPD is seeking information on the suspect.

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Story summary

A 15-year-old boy, Jaden Pierre, was shot and killed during a water balloon fight in Queens near Nautilus Playground in Roy Wilkins Park around 6:20 p.m.
Surveillance photos show a suspect in a light-colored sweatsuit with a black backpack.
Witnesses say a fight broke out before the shooting.
No arrests had been made as of Friday evening.
The NYPD is seeking information on the suspect.