Person of interest in Queens triple homicide arrested in Virginia
NEW YORK -- A person of interest is being held after the bodies of three women were found inside a home in Queens.
The NYPD says a 22-year-old family member was taken into custody in Virginia. He was driving a car stolen from one of the victims.
A home health attendant found the women stabbed to death in their bedrooms at a home on 182nd Street in Springfield Gardens on Friday morning.
Arrest Update
— Commissioner Sewell (@NYPDPC) November 19, 2022
The quick investigative work of NYPD detectives has led our law enforcement partners in Virginia to the individual wanted for the tragic murder of three women in Queens. The suspect has been taken into custody and is currently awaiting extradition. pic.twitter.com/M5t5Xcy1zE
The victims were identified as a 68-year-old native of Kingston, Jamaica, her 47-year-old daughter and her 26-year-old stepdaughter. The youngest had severe health issues and used a wheelchair.
Police say the person of interest was seen on video leaving the home at 5 a.m. Friday.
The NYPD is heading to Virginia to question him.