By Ivan Pereira
Police were searching for clues in the latest murder to rock southeast Queens.
Officers responded to a 911 call around 11:20 a.m. last Thursday and found a man dead in front of a house at 105th Avenue and Liverpool Street in Jamaica. The man, who some bystanders identified as Paul, was declared dead with a gunshot to the head by EMS crews, police said.
Police identified the victim Tuesday as Paul Jacobs.
Neighbors crowded around the taped-off area of the block as investigators combed the scene.
“I just came home and saw the guy dead in the middle of the street,” said a man who lives in the house next to where the victim was found.
No suspects were named and the investigation was continuing Tuesday.
A man who identified himself as Mike and a friend of the victim said the victim lived nearby at 97th Avenue.
“I feel terrible,” Mike said after he arrived at the scene.
Southeast Queens has seen a surge in shootings over the last year, with many of the victims being shot in the head. The latest incident took place just two blocks from PS 50.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, text their tips to 274637 then enter TIP577 or log on to nypdcrimestoppers.com. All reports will be kept confidential.
Reach reporter Ivan Pereira by e-mail at ipereira@cnglocal.com or by phone at 718-260-4546.
