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Queens Mother Pleads for Answers in Son's Killing
17 Jul
Summary
- Josiah King, 18, was shot and killed in Queens on June 28.
- His mother is pleading for information as police search for the killer.
- He was remembered as a respectful teen involved in basketball and community groups.
The mother and basketball coach of Josiah King, an 18-year-old tragically killed in Queens almost three weeks ago, are appealing for public assistance as the search for his killer continues. Josiah was shot and killed on June 28, shortly after departing a graduation party in Cambria Heights. Despite the time elapsed, no arrests have been made.
His mother, Alicea King, expressed her deep anguish and need for closure, stating that the loss of her son is overwhelming. She shared that Josiah was a thoughtful, respectful young man involved in numerous activities, including basketball leagues, the Fresh Air Fund, and the King of Kings Foundation.
Coach Kevin Reid remembered Josiah as a promising athlete, emphasizing that he should still be alive. Mimi Imani of the King of Kings Foundation highlighted the incident as a wake-up call for greater community protection of young people. The family is urging the perpetrator to take responsibility for their actions, while authorities ask anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
