The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating the man seen in the attached photo who is sought for questioning in connection to a murder that occurred in August 2021 in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx.

 

On August 13, at approximately 4.09 p.m. police responded to a call regarding an assault that occurred inside 2550 Bainbridge Avenue, as reported. Upon arrival, officers observed a 21-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his body, lying unconscious and unresponsive inside the location.

 

EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There were no arrests and the investigation is ongoing. The deceased was later identified as follows Jayquan Lewis, 21, of Fordham Manor.

 

Police are now searching for Kemel Smith, described as a 31-year-old male, Black. A photo is attached.

 

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

 

All calls are strictly confidential.