Man, 39, shot to death with own gun during fight inside Queens house

A 39-year-old man was shot to death with his own gun during a struggle inside a Queens house, police said Wednesday.

The victim got into an argument with an acquaintance inside the single-family home with a front porch on 103rd St. near 97th Ave. in Ozone Park about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, cops said.

As the pair quarreled, the victim whipped out a gun, according to cops.

The victim and his acquaintance struggled over the gun and the victim was shot in the head when his pistol went off, cops said.

The victim died at the scene. His name was not immediately released.

Responding officers found the victim’s friend at the scene and took him into custody for questioning. No charges were immediately filed.

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