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NYPD Probes South Carolina Ex in Killing of 21-Year-Old Queens Woman

Detectives used transit video to trace a suspect to lower Manhattan before requesting South Carolina assistance.

Overview

  • Dashanna Donovan, 21, was chased into her East Elmhurst building on Sept. 12 and shot multiple times in the basement hallway, police said.
  • Investigators say she appeared to recognize the gunman, who had been recorded roaming the neighborhood for hours before the attack.
  • The suspect wore a distinctive blue Under Armour hoodie and was later captured on video taking a bus and subway to lower Manhattan.
  • Detectives tracked him to the Canal St. station, where he was recorded evading the fare, and they continue to collect additional video.
  • Police are investigating a possible link to a former boyfriend from South Carolina, have a person of interest with no arrest, and are seeking tips plus assistance from family and South Carolina authorities.