On June 23, 2025, Audwin Caines allegedly shot and killed his wife, Chaneil Ramsay, aged 45, in broad daylight on a street in Queens, New York City. Ramsay was shot multiple times and died shortly after being transported to Jamaica Hospital. Caines evaded capture for over three weeks before being arrested by the NYPD Regional Fugitive Task Force. He faces charges including murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and reckless endangerment. The motive remains unclear. The couple had a history of domestic disputes, and police had previously responded to calls at Ramsay's residence. Caines was reportedly homeless at the time of arrest.
Country: United States
State/Province: New York, United States
City/Region: Queens
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
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Incident Date: June 23, 2025
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2025-06-23
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Hombre mató a su esposa disparándole en calle de Queens, Nueva York: acusación - El Diario NY
Domestic Violence
The case involves a married couple with a history of domestic disputes and police interventions. The husband allegedly escalated to lethal violence using a firearm in a public setting. The victim was pursued and shot multiple times, indicating a pattern of escalating domestic violence culminating in homicide.
The NYPD Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Audwin Caines after a three-week manhunt. Charges include murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and reckless endangerment. The victim's daughter identified Caines as the shooter. Police had prior calls to the victim's residence for domestic disputes. Court arraignment was pending at the time of reporting.
No significant confusion reported; the suspect was identified by witnesses and victim's daughter. Motive remains unclear.
On June 23, 2025, Audwin Caines allegedly followed and shot Chaneil Ramsay multiple times on a street in South Jamaica, Queens. Witnesses reported multiple gunshots and saw the victim collapse. Emergency services transported Ramsay to hospital where she died. Caines fled and was sought by police until his arrest three weeks later. Prior domestic disputes and police interventions at the victim's home provide context for escalating violence.
High risk due to prior domestic conflicts, access to firearms, and escalation to lethal violence. The suspect's homelessness and prior police interventions suggest instability and potential for repeated violence.
Domestic violence cases with prior police involvement and access to firearms can escalate rapidly to lethal outcomes. Public daylight attacks indicate high risk and potential for collateral harm. Early intervention and monitoring of domestic violence incidents are critical.
Repeated police calls to the victim's home for domestic disputes and prior violent incidents involving the suspect.
Witness accounts of the suspect pursuing and shooting the victim, victim's daughter's identification of the suspect, and prior police records of domestic conflicts.
Eyewitness testimony, victim's daughter's identification, police records of prior domestic incidents, and forensic evidence from the shooting scene.
A witness reported seeing the suspect pursue the victim while firing eight or nine shots. The victim's daughter identified the suspect as the shooter. Neighbors described the victim as kind and noted prior police visits for domestic disputes.
No follow-up reports available beyond the suspect's arrest and pending court proceedings.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear. Details about the relationship duration and prior history are limited.