A 53-year-old man was beaten to death with a two-by-four in Rufus King Park in Jamaica, Queens, on Tuesday morning, according to police. Authorities responded to the park at approximately 8:40 a.m. after receiving reports of an assault and found the victim with severe head trauma.
The man was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Law enforcement sources told The Post that the assailant is believed to have used a piece of wood from a nearby debris pile and that the victim may have known his attacker. The victim’s identity has not been released, and a motive for the assault remains unknown.
Residents expressed shock at the incident, with one park regular stating that the area is usually safe. Another frequent visitor recalled an earlier incident this summer where a woman was seen threatening park-goers with a two-by-four. Police have not released further details regarding the suspect or the circumstances of the attack.