15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in New York Harbor Near Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY – A tragic discovery was made in the waters of New York Harbor near Brooklyn on Sunday morning, as the body of a 15-year-old girl was found floating near Sunset Park’s Bush Terminal Piers Park. The NYPD responded to the scene shortly before 8 a.m. on August 25, where they discovered the girl’s body and declared her dead at the scene.

The victim has been identified as Nancy Zheng, a 15-year-old resident of Sunset Park. She lived just a few blocks away from where her body was recovered, adding a heartbreaking element to this tragic incident. As the investigation continues, the circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, leaving both the community and her loved ones searching for answers.

Authorities have yet to release further details regarding how Zheng ended up in the water or whether she was already deceased before her body was found. The cause of death is still undetermined, pending the results of an autopsy being conducted by the Medical Examiner’s office. Investigators are working to gather more information to piece together what led to this tragic event.

Zheng’s sudden and mysterious death has left the Sunset Park community in shock. Residents are mourning the loss of a young life while hoping that answers will emerge soon. In the absence of clear details, many are left wondering how such a tragedy could happen so close to home.

As the investigation remains active, the NYPD is urging anyone with information related to Zheng’s death to come forward. The authorities are committed to uncovering the truth, as they work to determine whether foul play was involved or if her death was the result of a tragic accident.

In the meantime, the Sunset Park community is united in grief and support for Zheng’s family during this unimaginably difficult time. More updates on this case will be provided as new information becomes available, but for now, the community remains focused on seeking justice and honoring the memory of a life taken too soon.