QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — The 18-year-old accused of killing 15-year-old Jaden Pierre in a Queens park is facing more charges related to the shooting, as well as allegedly threatening his ex-girlfriend just days before, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
Zahir Davis, an alleged member of the BG4 gang, was arraigned on charges of murder, gang assault and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with Pierre’s death in Roy Wilkins Park on April 16, the DA announced on Saturday.
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Davis also faces charges of aggravated harassment after allegedly threatening to shoot his ex-girlfriend, who is the mother of his child, on April 12, Katz said.
The 18-year-old surrendered himself to the 113th Precinct after returning to New York City from Jamaica on Friday, according to Katz. He fled to Jamaica shortly after fatally shooting Pierre, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported on social media.
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If convicted, Davis could face 25 years to life in prison. He is due back in court on April 29…