Sydney Lugo, 24, was shot and killed on the morning of August 1, 2022, in South Ozone Park, Queens. The shooting happened about 9:30 a.m. in front of her residence on 109th Avenue near 120th Street after a heated argument with a man who had been staying with her temporarily. The single gunshot struck Lugo in the arm and chest; she was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and later died of her injuries.

Police arrested 34-year-old Tariek Sykes at the scene without resistance and recovered a 9mm pistol. Sykes, described as homeless, was charged with murder in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court. Neighbors said arguments between Lugo and Sykes were not uncommon, and police do not believe they were in a romantic relationship.

If anyone knew Sydney, her routine, or saw what happened that morning, please share what you know with investigators.