Suspect in Queens Abduction Dies in Police Chase

A man suspected of abducting and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl died in a high-speed police chase in Queens on Friday. The 64-year-old suspect allegedly lured the girl from a supermarket while her grandmother was in the restroom, assaulted her in his car, and then abandoned her. Police attempted to stop his vehicle, a brown Honda Civic, leading to a crash with another car after he ignored a stop sign. The suspect was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, while the other driver sustained minor injuries. This incident has shocked the local community, prompting ongoing investigations by the NYPD into both the assault and the circumstances of the chase. The suspect had a criminal history with multiple prior arrests, including a robbery in 2022.