Tree Limb Used As Weapon In Queens Park Death

Queens

By Geoffrey Croft

Law enforcement officials believe a tree limb was the blunt object that killed a 23-year old man in a Queens Park.

The body of Diego Peerahita, 23,  a resident from Booth Memorial Blvd in Queens was found yesterday at 3:30 pm in Forest Park.

Two park goers were walking when they saw blood and followed the trail.

The body was discovered by the abandoned railroad tracks in Forest Park not far from Victory feild  near Forest Park Drive & Woodhaven Blvd.   

Police believe it was a murder. 

The tree limb was not found and police believe the killer may have taken the weapon with him. 

The motive remains unclear,  the victim had his ID and wallet on him.

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