NYPD: Staten Island man identified as victim of fatal Wakefield shooting

Authorities say Melquan Johnsona was shot in the head outside of a home on East 223rd Street and later died at a hospital.

News 12 Staff

Dec 6, 2024, 5:10 PM

Updated 40 days ago

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The victim of a fatal shooting Thursday in Wakefield has been identified by police as a 36-year-old Staten Island man.
Authorities say Melquan Johnsona was shot in the head outside of a home on East 223rd Street and later died at a hospital.
No arrests have been made yet, according to police.