Meng Meets with Middle Village Family of Food Delivery Worker Shot and Killed in Forest Hills

QUEENS, NY – This afternoon, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) met with the family of 45-year-old Zhiwen Yan, the food delivery worker from Middle Village who was shot and killed Saturday night while on his scooter in Forest Hills.

"This is a terrible and horrific tragedy and my heart aches for the victim's loved ones," said Meng. "This delivery worker was working hard, trying to earn a living to support his family when he was senselessly shot and killed. The incident underscores the need to combat gun violence throughout our city, and am confident that the perpetrator will be apprehended. The person responsible must face justice. My office will remain in touch with the 112^th Precinct, and I will continue to be there for the family to provide any assistance they need."

The Congresswoman was joined by community activists and a representative from Councilwoman Lynn Schulman's office, among others.