Deadly explosion in Queens: a sketch of the suspect

Deadly explosion in Queens: a sketch of the suspect

The police Department of new York has released a composite sketch of the alleged suspect, which is associated with the explosion of the package in Queens.

We will remind, six days ago, 73-year-old homeowner George Vrij opened the package, which was found on the porch of the house on 222nd Street in Brookville, Queens, when he heard the explosion. The man suffered 80% burns of the body, to save him failed. He died in hospital on Tuesday. It is not yet determined what was inside the package, on the site of the explosion found a metal container and black powder.

Deadly explosion in Queens: a sketch of the suspect

The motives of the alleged killer or killers are still too unknown. As described in the postal service, it is unlikely that the package delivered in the mail, most likely, simply put.
Investigators told AMNY that still think George Wraith was not the intended target, perhaps he was a random victim. The man, whose sketch was released by police, is still considered «of interest».

As of today, August 3, no one was arrested.

If you recognized the man in the composite sketch, the police requested to inform by phone: (800) 577-TIPS (8477).

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