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The NYPD has launched a murder inquiry after a man who was assaulted last month in Norwood succumbed to his injuries and died one month later.
Police said that on Sunday, Aug. 4, at around 5 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an assault in progress at 7 West Mosholu Parkway North. “Upon arrival, police were informed that a 58-year-old male had been punched in the head by another individual, causing him to fall to the floor,” a police spokesperson said.
“EMS responded and transported the male to St. Barnabas Hospital,” the spokesperson added. “On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the 58-year-old male succumbed to his injuries. The incident has now been deemed a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.”
The identity of the deceased is pending family notifications. Police said that pursuant to an ongoing investigation, Dequan Jackson, 29, from Claremont Village section of The Bronx was arrested on Aug. 4, at 5.41 p.m. They said he has been charged with third degree assault.
Jackson is deemed innocent of the charge unless and until convicted in a court of law.