Shooting

Belmont: Charges Against 16-Year-Old Announced in Police-Involved Non-Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Charges have been announced following the arrest of an unnamed 16-year-old male following a police-involved shooting in Belmont, police said.   A police officer from the 48th Precinct public safety team is recovering at St. Barnabas Hospital in Belmont following a multiple shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, Jan. 17 in Belmont, police said. They said a 16-year-old male was taken into custody following the incident and two others are still sought. No details of any charges pertaining to the 16-year-old were initially announced during the press conference.   A press conference was held later on


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Open Letter from Dexia Billingslea to Her Late Son, Prince Shabazz, 14

By DEXIA BILLINGSLEA
Dear Prince, When a child is born, it is the mother’s instinct to protect her baby; a mother is not supposed to bury her children.   My baby, it’s been one month since you transitioned. I sit on your bed often. I smell your pillows and look at notebooks in your bookbag just to see your handwriting. I look at your texts, I look at your pictures every day. I can’t believe you’re gone; my heart is bleeding for you every day.   Wednesday, Nov. 30, I woke up. It was a normal day. We sat in the kitchen together


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University Heights: Man, 19, Arrested in Ongoing Investigation into Fatal Shooting of Johnny Gaston

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  POLICE RESPOND TO a shooting at 189 Burnside Avenue in University Heights on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App. The NYPD has arrested a 19-year-old man following the fatal shooting of Johnny Gaston in University Heights on Dec. 15.   Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, Gibran Guerrero, 19, from Mt. Hope was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. at the 46th Precinct. He has been charged with murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, assault, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon (a loaded gun).   As reported, the NYPD had been asking for the public’s


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Norwood: Arrest Made in Early Morning Shooting of Man, 31, on East 204th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  On Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at around 5.45 a.m., in front of 365 East 204th Street, an armed person chased a 31-year-old man on foot and fired multiple shots, striking the male victim in the back, chest, ear, and hand. Video courtesy of the NYPD NYPD officials said a 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an early morning shooting that occurred in Norwood in September 2022.   As reported, police said that on Monday, Sept. 19, at around 5.45 a.m., in front of 365 East 204th Street, an armed person chased a 31-year-old man on foot and


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Van Nest: 29-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 29-year-old man has died following a fatal shooting in the Van Nest section of The Bronx, police said.   An NYPD spokesperson said that on Monday, Dec. 26, at 9.08 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot at Van Nest Avenue and Melville Street.   “Upon arrival, police discovered a 29-year-old male shot in the chest,” the spokesperson said. “EMS transported the victim to New York Health and Hospitals/Jacobi where he was pronounced deceased.”   Police said there are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.   On Dec. 27, the Bureau


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UPDATE Fordham Manor: Man, 26, Fatally Shot at 2650 Briggs Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
The NYPD said a man was fatally shot in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx on Sunday morning. Police said officers responded to a 911 call regarding a male who had been shot inside [2650 Briggs Avenue] on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 11.13 a.m.   “Upon arrival, they discovered a 26-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds throughout the body,” a police spokesperson said.     “EMS transported the male to St. Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced deceased,” the spokesperson added.   The spokesperson said that there are no arrests or suspects at this time and the investigation is


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UPDATE Fordham Heights: Man, 30, Shot in Chest on Valentine Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  A 30-year-old man was shot in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Friday afternoon, Dec. 16, police said.   A police spokesperson told Norwood News the incident took place at about 2.30 p.m. on Friday, at 2314 Valentine Avenue. “We have a male shot in the chest and he was taken to St. Barnabas (Hospital),” the police spokesperson said. “The medical staff have determined that the victim had sustained a gunshot wound. Initially, they said it was a BB gun but now it’s a gunshot wound.”   Asked about the victim’s condition, if known, the spokesperson replied


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UPDATE University Heights: Police Release Photos in Case of Fatal Shooting of Johnny Gaston

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  POLICE RESPOND TO a shooting at 189 Burnside Avenue in University Heights on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App.   The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance locating and identifying the people seen in the attached photos who are sought for questioning in connection to an armed robbery and shooting that occurred in front of 1920 Osbourne Place in the University Heights section of The Bronx, and which resulted in the death of 32-year-old Johnny Gaston.   The fatal victim was found in front of 189 Burnside Avenue, also located in University Heights.  


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UPDATE Edenwald: 41-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot at Baychester Houses NYCHA Development

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A murder investigation is underway by the NYPD after a 41-year-old man died following a fatal shooting in Edenwald, police said. On Thursday, Dec. 8, at around 8.09 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an aided, unconscious man inside 1851 Schieffelin Place, Baychester Houses NYCHA complex. The residence falls under Police Service Area 8’s Edenwald satellite base, located at 1165 East 229th Street, which serves New York City Housing Authority developments.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 41-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive with a sustained gunshot wound to the chest, within the 3rd floor hallway,” a police spokesperson


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