Queens store owner killed in attempted robbery

SOUTH JAMAICA, Queens

/*Jorge Marte*/, 65, was shot in the torso during an attempted robbery at /*Melani Grocery Store*/ on Friday at about 10:05 p.m.

It is located at 112-44 /*Guy Brewer Avenue*/ in /*South Jamaica*/.

When police arrived, they found Marte shot once in the torso.

Marte was taken to Jamaica hospital where he was pronounced dead.

There are no arrests as police continue to investigate.

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