John Freddy, 43, was killed early one morning inside the Central Mini Market at 76-20 Liberty Ave. in Ozone Park, Queens. Police say two men entered the deli on a routine work morning; one distracted the clerk while the other moved in and fired a single shot to Freddy’s head. Officers who responded to a 911 call pronounced Freddy dead at the scene at 6:49 a.m. Co-workers described him as a good person; reports noted he left a wife and a 6-year-old son.

Investigators initially searched for two Black men in their 20s or 30s, one wearing a blue denim jacket and the other a dark jacket marked with DKNY, a 55 on the sleeve, and a D on the chest. Police released video and a composite sketch and announced a reward for information. Detectives also began examining similar early-morning store shootings across boroughs to see if they were connected. If anyone remembers that morning or saw the men shown in released images, please come forward with tips.