JAMAICA, QUEENS – A 14-year-old boy was tragically shot in the head while playing with a gun inside an apartment on 161st Street. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. yesterday, as police continue to investigate how the firearm ended up in the hands of the teenagers.
Authorities believe that one of Jamari Mazar’s friends brought the gun to the apartment. The situation took a devastating turn when the weapon discharged, leading to Mazar’s death. His friends reportedly fled the scene, leaving behind a somber investigation for police.
Detectives worked through the night, piecing together the events surrounding this tragic accident. Police cruisers were seen departing the area around 8 a.m. today, as the investigation presses on to uncover key details.
The gun’s origin remains a focal point for detectives. Although Mazar’s stepfather works as a security guard, he does not possess a firearm, adding another layer of complexity to the case.
Witnesses described heart-wrenching scenes from the night of the incident. A woman working nearby recalled the moment Mazar’s mother arrived, desperate to see her son. Dressed in a blue nurse’s uniform, she pleaded with officers to let her inside.
Despite their gentle insistence that she wait, the mother collapsed in grief, overwhelmed by the loss. Onlookers tried to console her as she mourned her child.
The community remains shaken by the incident, with no arrests made at this time. The investigation is ongoing, as authorities seek answers as to where the gun came from.