Queens, NY — A harrowing tragedy unfolded on Oceania Street near 48th Avenue in the quiet neighborhood of Bayside, Queens, as a suspected love triangle spiraled into fatal violence. Police have confirmed that 28-year-old Frank Liu fatally shot 17-year-old Neo Secaira before turning the weapon on himself in a murder-suicide that has shaken the local community and raised serious questions about the circumstances that led to the deadly encounter.
Authorities say the two men were allegedly involved in a romantic relationship with the same young woman, a minor who was present at the scene during the altercation. The emotional and complex nature of the relationship reportedly ignited tensions that exploded into violence in the early hours of the morning.
According to NYPD officials, the fatal encounter occurred just outside a residential home on Oceania Street. A neighbor reported hearing a heated argument between the two men, followed by multiple gunshots. When police arrived, they found both Liu and Secaira critically wounded. Despite efforts to revive them, both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The teenage girl, whose identity has not been released due to her age, witnessed the entire incident. Eyewitnesses described a heart-wrenching scene as the young woman sobbed and screamed while emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures on both men. Authorities have stated that she is cooperating with the investigation and is receiving trauma counseling in the aftermath of the shooting.
“This appears to have been an emotionally charged situation involving a romantic dispute,” said one NYPD detective. “We believe the confrontation stemmed from a love triangle, which tragically ended in a murder-suicide.”
Frank Liu, the older of the two, is believed to have brought the firearm to the scene, confronting Secaira in a jealous rage before pulling the trigger. Neo Secaira, a high school student with a promising future ahead of him, became an unintended victim of an escalating personal conflict that turned deadly.
Neighbors in Bayside have expressed their shock and sorrow, describing the area as typically safe and quiet. Many were stunned to learn of such a violent crime occurring in their neighborhood, especially involving a minor and resulting in a murder-suicide.
“This is heartbreaking on every level,” one resident said. “Two young lives are gone, and a young girl witnessed something no one should ever have to see. It’s just devastating.”
As the investigation continues, law enforcement is reviewing surveillance footage, collecting witness statements, and trying to better understand the events that led to the confrontation. No criminal charges are expected, given the deaths of the alleged shooter and victim.
The NYPD has also confirmed that the firearm used in the incident was recovered at the scene and is undergoing ballistic testing.
The tragic case is a sobering reminder of the dangerous mix of unchecked emotions, access to firearms, and relationships entangled in power imbalances. Support services are being made available to the girl involved and others affected by the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone struggling with jealousy, relationship violence, or emotional distress to seek help before conflict escalates into irreversible tragedy.
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional crisis or domestic violence, help is available. Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for the National Domestic Violence Hotline.