Queens Cousins Die in Murder-Suicide Over Family Home Sale Dispute

Two cousins in Queens, New York, Antoine (41) and Prince (37), died in a murder-suicide reportedly stemming from a dispute over the sale and financial proceeds of a family home. Antoine, who was responsible for selling the house, fatally shot Prince before turning the gun on himself. Prince had been given power of attorney over the sale due to his real estate experience, but disagreements arose regarding the division of the sale money. The incident occurred after Prince's wife, concerned by his lack of communication and failure to pick up their daughter, tracked his location to Antoine's home and called 911 for wellness checks, which police attempted but were unable to complete due to locked doors. The uncle, who lives in the home's basement, later let Prince's wife inside, where they found Prince's body; moments later, Antoine shot himself. Both men were found with gunshot wounds to the head, with Prince pronounced dead at the scene and Antoine dying later at the hospital.