Owner of Queens auto repair found dead inside shop

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The NYPD is investigating the death of a Queens auto repair owner after he was found inside the shop on Monday afternoon.

Just after 3 p.m., police responded to a call to the shop located at 149-20 Cross Island Pkwy. in Whitestone.

Upon arrival, officials discovered the 65-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive with cuts to his elbow and neck.

EMS pronounced him dead at the scene.

The medical examiners office will determine his cause of death.

An investigation remains ongoing but detectives have not deemed his death suspicious.