NYPD Searching for Suspect in Bellerose Double Homicide: Public Urged to Remain Vigilant
QUEENS, N.Y. – Authorities are actively searching for Jamel McGriff, who has been identified as a suspect in connection with a double homicide that occurred in the Bellerose neighborhood of Queens. Police warn that McGriff should be considered armed and dangerous, and they are urging the public to exercise extreme caution.
The tragic incident has shaken the Bellerose community, where two victims lost their lives in what investigators are calling a violent and deliberate attack. While police have not yet released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the killings, they have made McGriff their primary suspect and are devoting significant resources to locating him.
The NYPD is appealing directly to the public for assistance. Officials emphasize that if you see McGriff, do not approach him under any circumstances. Instead, call 9-1-1 immediately to report his location.
Anyone with information about McGriff’s whereabouts is strongly encouraged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or anonymously through the Crime Stoppers website or mobile app. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
McGriff’s current location is unknown, and investigators are reviewing leads across the city as well as in surrounding areas. Detectives continue to piece together evidence from the crime scene in Bellerose, speaking with witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage in hopes of tracking his movements.
For the families of the victims, the pain of this senseless tragedy is immeasurable. Community members have expressed shock and sorrow, and leaders are calling for anyone with knowledge to step forward to help bring justice.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement officials stress the importance of public awareness. McGriff remains at large, and authorities want residents to remain vigilant while police work to locate and apprehend him.