RIP Dereck Chen – He Was Only 19-Years-Old
Around 10:15 pm last night, Dereck Chen, a 19-year old from Bensonhurst was killed on the first floor parking at BJ’s on Shore Parkway in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.
Why was Derek and his friends at BJ’s parking area? Derek’s friends told a news reporter that they were hanging out there due to the rain. Teens often use areas like this to make fun Tiktok videos together.
Dereck and his friends were on third floor of the parking structure and headed to the elevator to leave. An 18 year-old guy held out a gun in the elevator and robbed them. (Source)
When the elevator stopped, the other students ran and called 911 to get help. Dereck tried to recover his items from the thief. The two struggled over the bag on the first floor of the parking garage (Source) and then Dereck was shot.
The man shot Dereck twice. An employee said as BJ’s was closing, he heard the commotion and then he heard Dereck say, “get off my bag,” Then he heard shots. (Source) The employee said, “I jumped in the building because I didn’t want it to be me.”
Dereck was shot in the head and the face. He was rushed to NYU Langone Hospital and passed away.
The suspect ran out of the parking lot and then he tried to jump in Gravesend Bay, behind the BJ’s building.(Source) The police caught him and he is in custody at the 62nd Precinct. (Source) The 9mm gun was retrieved. (Source and here)
Derek was a college student at Kingsborough College.
RIP Dereck. Prayers for Dereck’s friends, who were with him enjoying the Summer.
Prayers for Dereck’s family, who are hearing the worst news of their lives today. It’s a nightmare that someone would take a 19-year-old student’s life over the contents of his backpack.
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Hugs,
marlene
Topics: Uncategorized | 5 Comments »
August 6th, 2022 at 7:13 am
Rest In Peace Dereck! Such a tragic loss! May God be with his family during this difficult time. Sending love and prayers. May the killer be punished severely for this heinous crime!
August 7th, 2022 at 9:58 am
May you rest in peace Dereck. I feel heartache knowing that a good kid is short lived.
August 8th, 2022 at 8:30 am
I wish we spent more time together as kids and I got to know you better. Rest easy man
August 8th, 2022 at 8:17 pm
Rest in peace Dereck. Justice will be served.
August 11th, 2022 at 1:31 pm
My heart and prayers are with the family. He’s in a better place now. May Derek be Rest In Paradise.
Flushing, Qns