On Saturday afternoon, at about 1:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a male shot inside 3347 Decatur Ave. When they arrived, they discovered Jesus Avando, 26, with a bullet wound in his head. Avando, who lived at 3347 Decatur Ave., was pronounced dead at the scene. The Decatur building is located between East 209th Street and East Gun Hill Road.
No word on whether any arrests have been made.
Editor’s note: Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are considered confidential.
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NO ONE DESRVES TO DIE LIKE THIS. ESPECIALLY SOMEONE SO YOUNG HE WAS A GOOD PERSON. IT HURTS ME EVERYDAY TO THINK THAT MY LITTLE COUSIN HAS LEFT US. I HOPE THEY CATCH WHO DID THIS AND JUSTICE CAN BE SERVED AND HIS SOUL AT REST. R.I.P CUZ WE WILL MISS YOU AND NEVER FORGET YOU. XOXO
This was senseless!! He was a very good man who helped others!! I pray that these heartless animals are caught and made to pay for their actions!! Love u Sues!! Ill never forget you and how much u looked out for me..my heart is very heavy and I think about you everyday..R.I.P My brother .. ;(