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NYPD: Gunshots killed man found under boardwalk

NYPD detectives are on scene investigating the

Photo credit: Jim Staubitser | NYPD detectives are on scene investigating the body found on Far Rockaway. (Nov. 15, 2012)

Police said a man found dead under the boardwalk Thursday morning in Far Rockaway did not die as a result of superstorm Sandy, but was killed by two gunshots to the head.

An NYPD spokeswoman said Thursday that the body was discovered by a New York City Parks Department employee who was cleaning debris from under the boardwalk near Beach 13th Street.

Police said the discovery was made...

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