Demitri McKay Queens, NY Death: Cherish Resident Has Died In A Tragic Shot

The Queens community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Demitri McKay, 29, a resident of Queens Village, who was killed in a shooting early Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026, in Kew Gardens.

According to the NYPD, officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at Hangar 11 Bar and Restaurant on Metropolitan Avenue at approximately 1:35 a.m. When they arrived, they found McKay with a gunshot wound. He was rushed by emergency responders to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

Authorities confirmed that the shooting took place inside the establishment, a well-known local venue. The incident has unsettled the usually quiet 102nd Precinct, marking only its second homicide of the year. So far, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large as investigators continue gathering evidence and searching the area.

McKay’s sudden death has left his family, friends, and the wider community in deep mourning. At just 29, his life was tragically cut short, leaving behind lasting memories for those who knew and cared for him.

As the investigation continues, officials are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist. Meanwhile, loved ones are left to cope with the profound loss of someone taken too soon.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Demitri McKay will be remembered fondly, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.