Barber slain for his bling: police

the state. It gained international attention last month when the Pope and Trump expressed their support for Charlie and his family.

The intervention of two of the world’s most powerful men made the case a worldwide talking point. Images of Charlie hooked to a tube while dozing peacefully in a star-flecked navy blue onesie graced websites, newspapers and television news programs. The Pope tweeted Friday, “I entrust little Charlie to the Father and pray for his parents and all those who loved him.” A POPULAR BARBER shot dead outside a Queens bar this week was targeted for his jewelry by a drug-dealing ex-con paroled in January on a drug conviction, police said Friday.

Zanu Simpson, 32, was sitting in his luxury SUV when he was shot in the head three times early Tuesday outside the Breezes Island Grill on S. Conduit Ave. near Lansing Ave. in Rosedale.

Police said they’re looking for 31-yearold Tyson Boateng.

A witness who drove by the crime scene told police a man in a charcoal gray hoodie leaned into the driver’s side window of Simpson’s vehicle and repeatedly punched him. Then the witness heard gunfire.

Simpson’s belongings, including a gold ring, glasses and cash, were found near his white BMW X5. Police also found a gun believed to be the murder weapon and a live round.

The victim worked with his brother at the Strickly Skillz Barbershop in Hollis.