The investigation into the killing of Albert Itzkowitz, a 75-year-old Jewish baker and rabbinical volunteer, remains open more than a month after his body was discovered in Queens. Itzkowitz was fatally shot near Kissena Lake in Kissena Park on May 18, with gunshot wounds to his neck and back. His body was found just before 5 p.m., prompting an ongoing inquiry by the New York Police Department into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Authorities have stated that all potential motives are being examined, including the possibility that the attack was an antisemitic hate crime. However, investigators have yet to identify any suspects, and no clear motive has emerged. “All motives” remain under consideration, NYPD officials said.

Itzkowitz’s family described him as a kind and gentle man without known enemies. His son, Moshe Oelbaum, expressed disbelief at the notion that anyone would want to harm his father, saying the idea of enemies was “comical.” The family has been cooperating with police but remains frustrated by the lack of leads.

NYPD investigators have pieced together the final hours of Itzkowitz’s day based on surveillance footage and witness accounts. Around 6:15 a.m. on May 18, Itzkowitz left his Kew Garden Hills home and spent roughly two hours at a synagogue. At about 9 a.m., he made a bank withdrawal at a Capital One branch. Shortly after 10 a.m., he returned home briefly before heading out again at 11 a.m. to visit a Walgreens, where he made a purchase. CCTV footage shows his car arriving at Kissena Park a little before 11:30 a.m.

His daughter, Leah Livshitz, noted that Kissena Park was a quiet spot her father frequently visited during his lunch breaks. Itzkowitz was reportedly in the park to sunbathe, with a beach chair, baseball cap, sunglasses, and a crossword puzzle found near his body. What transpired in the hours between his arrival and the discovery of his body remains unknown.

Itzkowitz had been a longstanding member of the local community, known for his work as the owner of the now-closed G&I Kosher Bakery on Main Street and as a volunteer EMT. He also served as a rabbi at a nursing home, continuing his involvement in religious and community service activities until his death.

Law enforcement authorities continue to seek information from the public as the case remains unsolved, with no suspects publicly identified and no arrests made. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to uncover further details surrounding the slaying.