Body of Chinese woman found floating in waters of Kissena Park, residing in Flushing

New York City police said that a 51-year-old woman was found dead in the waters near Fort Totten Park in Bayside, Queens on the morning of the 23rd. At the scene, there was a white car believed to be related to the case, with what appeared to be blood stains inside and on the car doors. The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the matter.

According to the New York City Police Department (NYPD), the deceased was identified as Sharon Shao, who resided in the Flushing area.

Around 11:15 am on the 23rd, a passerby reported finding a female body on the water’s surface near the jogging trail at Fort Totten Park. Subsequently, the police dispatched a water unit to retrieve the body from the water, and medical personnel pronounced her dead on the scene.

Adjacent to the discovery site, a white Mercedes Benz was found, with one of the car doors suspected of having blood stains. A knife was also found inside the vehicle. The car was later towed away by the police for further examination. While there is currently no conclusive evidence suggesting a homicide in the case, the presence of blood inside and outside the vehicle, as well as the weapon, has led the authorities to not rule out the possibility of foul play.

The police mentioned that the exact cause of death for the victim is pending clarification from the city’s medical examiner’s office.

According to 1010 WINS, another deceased woman was found in Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan around 5 p.m. on Sunday. Preliminary investigations by the police indicate that the two incidents are not directly related, as the woman found in Inwood Hill Park showed no obvious signs of trauma. The detailed cause of death is also awaiting confirmation by the medical examiner.

When inquired by reporters regarding the case, the New York City Police Department had not reached a conclusion on whether it involves criminal activity as of the Monday deadline. The public is urged to contact the authorities promptly if they have any relevant information and to call the New York City Police Department’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-8477 if they do.