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The murder took place at this Richmond Hill home on 109th Avenue.
By Forum Staff
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Monday that Tariek Sykes, 34, has been charged with shooting his female friend in broad daylight on the street in Richmond Hill. The Monday shooting took place following a verbal dispute between Sykes and Sydney Lugo.
Sykes, who has no known address, was arraigned Monday on a complaint charging him with murder in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
According to the charges, on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the defendant was involved in an argument with the victim, Sydney Lugo, 24, in front of 119-11 109th Ave. The defendant then allegedly fired one time at Lugo, striking her in the arm and chest, fatally wounding her.
Officers responding to the scene recovered a 9 mm pistol loaded with one round of ammunition in the chamber and a magazine loaded with two rounds of ammunition. Also recovered from in front of the location was one shell casing.
If convicted, Sykes faces up to 25 years to life in prison.