In a disturbing incident, a disaffected partner was accused of murdering his spouse’s new boyfriend right outside the later’s residence in Queens on Thursday. The alleged perpetrator, identified as Jose Centeno, aged 55, launched a violent attack on the victim, Antonio Cantor, who was 50. The attack took place around 10:30 p.m. in the proximity of 119th Street and 28th Avenue in College Point, as stated by local law enforcement authorities.
Cantor was subjected to several gunshots, especially aimed at his torso and abdomen region, which led to life-threatening injuries. In a desperate attempt to save his life, he was immediately transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital. Unfortunately, the severity of his injuries escalated rapidly, leading him to surrender to his wounds at the hospital.
Reports indicate that the perpetrator, Centeno, was amidst a marital fallout with his wife, who was now Cantor’s partner. Following the incident, Centeno initially managed to evade law enforcement and fled the crime scene. Nonetheless, in an unforeseen turn of events, he surrendered to the local authorities at around 2 a.m. at the nearby 109th Precinct station house, responsible for supervising the area where the fatal shooting occurred.
Residing merely less than 2 miles from the crime scene, Centeno was later brought up on charges of murder and illegal possession of a firearm by the police. At this stage, further details surrounding the incident and the events leading up to it remain murky. Uncertainty lingers as to whether the crime was an ambush or a result of a heated altercation that spiraled out of control.
The local authorities also couldn’t immediately attest if the aforementioned woman, around whom the conflict revolved, actually witnessed the execution of the tragic event. The immediate circumstances and dynamics of the devastating incident remain cloudy, further exacerbating the horrifying situation.
The aftermath of the fatal incident was marked by grim and chilling scenes of the crime. Blood stains, a dreadful testament to the violent incident, marred the sidewalk outside the victim’s residence well into Friday. Amid the ongoing investigation, the shocking incident has left a permanent scar on the local community, triggering conversations around safety and domestic disputes.