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University Heights: Three Sought following Multiple Shooting of 28-Year-Old Male Victim

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individuals seen in the attached photographs who are sought in connection to a shooting that occurred in the University Heights section of The Bronx. It was reported to police that on Monday, May 9, at approximately 3.15 a.m., in front of 140 West Fordham Road, the three unidentified individuals displayed a firearm and discharged it multiple times, striking a 28-year-old man twice in the leg.   The victim was transported by private means to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call


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Bronx Brothers Charged with Murder in Fordham Heights Shooting that left Bystander Dead

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, May 5, that two Bronx brothers have been charged with murder and manslaughter in connection with a shooting in Fordham Heights that left a 61-year-old female bystander dead after she was hit by a stray bullet. According to the investigation, and as previously reported by Norwood News, on April 4, at approximately 7:05 p.m. in front of 164 East 188th Street, the defendants, Donald Johnson, 20, and Rakell Hampton, 34, both of 2403 Creston Avenue, allegedly got into an argument with three men and then pulled out guns.   Johnson allegedly


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University Heights / Morris Heights: Man Slashed & Stabbed in Both Legs

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the 38-year-old man seen in the attached photo who is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in University Heights/Morris Heights.   It was reported to police that on Monday, April 4, at 8.12 a.m., the victim, a 39-year-old man, was walking in the vicinity of West Burnside Avenue and Davidson Avenue on the border of University Heights and Morris Heights, when he was approached by Jean-Carlos Abreu, aka Luis, a 38-year-old man. Abreu allegedly produced a knife and slashed and stabbed the victim in both legs before fleeing on


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Mt Hope: Man & Woman in 60s, Victims of Home Invasion & Armed Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  A 64-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman have survived a home invasion and robbery which occurred in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx. The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the individuals seen in the attached photos and video who are sought in connection to the incident.   It was reported to police that on Thursday, April 14, at approximately 5.45 p.m. at a home in the vicinity of Valentine Avenue and East Burnside Avenue, the 64-year-old male victim was approached by the group as he was entering his apartment.   At that point, they struck


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Fordham Manor: Two Men Hit in Drive-By Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the individuals seen in the attached video who are wanted for questioning in connection to an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor, located in the 52nd precinct.    Police said on Thursday morning, April 14, at around 1.40 a.m., they received a report concerning two males who had been shot. A 37-year-old man was standing in front of 2654 Valentine Avenue when the two unidentified males traveling in a dark vehicle, shot at the victim multiple times, striking him in the right ankle.   A 25-year-old man was also struck


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Bedford Park: Police Make Fresh Appeal to Public for Help Identifying Suspect in Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police have made a fresh appeal to the public for help identifying a suspect who is sought for questioning in relation to the fatal shooting of two men in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx in February 2022.   As previously reported, on Saturday, Feb. 12, at around 10.54 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot at East 198th Street and Webster Avenue in Bedford Park, located in the 52nd precinct. Upon arrival, police observed two aided men in front of 397 East 198th Street. One 24-year-old man had suffered a gunshot wound


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Fordham Manor: 76-Year-old Woman Attacked & Robbed

By SÍLE MOLONEY
    The NYPD is looking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo and video who is sought for questioning in connection to a robbery that occurred in Fordham Manor.   It was reported to police that on Saturday, April 2, at approximately 1.40 p.m., shortly after a 76-year-old woman withdrew money from an ATM located inside a bank located at 1 East Fordham Road, the person grabbed the victim’s purse and threw her to the ground.   The assailant then fled, northbound, on Jerome Avenue with the victim’s purse. The victim was transported by


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Fordham Heights: Man Slashes Woman in Face with Knife

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance locating the unidentified man seen in the attached photo and video who is sought in connection to an assault that occurred in Fordham Heights, located in the 46th precinct.   According to police, on Wednesday, March 30, at 10.55 p.m. inside Fordham Road Station, the victim, a 45-year-old woman, got involved in a verbal dispute with the man who produced a knife and slashed her in the face. According to the police report, “the man fled the subway system, topside.” The victim was transported in stable condition by EMS to St.


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UPDATE Wakefield: Arrest Made in Investigation into Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old Male

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police have made an arrest in the murder investigation of a 19-year-old male who was shot multiple times in the chest last month in Wakefield.   On Friday, March 25, at approximately 6.48 p.m., police responded to gunshot activity which was picked up by certain gunshot technology at 4389 Matilda Avenue in Wakefield. Upon arrival, officers observed a 19-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso in front of 638 Nereid Avenue, also in the Wakefield section of the borough.   EMS responded and transported the aided man to St. Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. No arrests


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