A 77-year-old man and 78-year-old woman were found dead inside a Queens home after a man set it on fire, police say. The incident occurred in Bellerose, where the couple had lived for decades. Authorities are searching for a man between 30 and 40 years old in connection with the crime.
- Elderly couple found dead in Queens home
- Suspect, a man aged 30-40, sought by police
- Fire set by intruder around 10 a.m.
- Victims' identities have not been released
- Son, a paramedic, responded to the fire
- No arrests made yet in the case
On Monday morning, the suspect entered the couple’s home through the back around 10 a.m., after the older man opened the door. He then set the house ablaze while the couple was inside. Emergency responders declared both victims dead at the scene. The fire alarm went off by 3:22 p.m., shortly after the suspect left. Their son, a paramedic off duty, responded to neighbors’ calls and helped firefighters extinguish the flames.
- Police are searching for a man aged 30-40 linked to the fire.
- The suspect entered the house around 10 a.m. and left after 3 p.m.
- The victims, residents for decades, were found dead inside the home.
- No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing.
This case highlights ongoing safety concerns in the area. Authorities continue to seek the suspect and urge anyone with information to come forward. The incident underscores the importance of community vigilance and prompt reporting.
Further updates are expected as police pursue leads in this tragic case.
