Bodega Worker Fatally Stabbed In East New York City

 

Police are actively searching for a suspect involved in the fatal stabbing of a deli worker in East New York on Friday afternoon. The victim, 33-year-old Diego Sandoval-Nava, was employed at a bodega on Hegeman Avenue when a confrontation over loose cigarettes escalated into violence. According to authorities, the suspect entered the deli around 3 p.m., displaying erratic behavior and shouting. After leaving briefly, he returned and attempted to access the area behind the counter where the cigarettes were kept. When Sandoval-Nava intervened, he was stabbed multiple times in the abdomen before the assailant fled the scene.

 

 

 

Sandoval-Nava was taken to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where he ultimately passed away from his injuries. Fernando Mateo of United Bodegas of America expressed disbelief at the senselessness of the violence, questioning how anyone could take a life over something as trivial as cigarettes. Sandoval-Nava, who lived above the deli, was remembered by his community as a dedicated father and a kind-hearted individual who often helped others. One of his friends, Andy, recalled how Sandoval-Nava consistently checked on those around him, ensuring their well-being. The police have described the suspect as approximately 190 pounds and 5'10" tall with braided hair, but no arrests have been made, and the investigation is still ongoing. 

Suspect wanted for Downtown Brooklyn Triple shooting

 

Authorities have disseminated photographs of an individual they allege is accountable for the shooting of three individuals. The incident occurred at a McDonald's located at the intersection of Fulton Street and Hudson Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn shortly after midnight on Monday. The individual in question reportedly discharged a firearm at two men, hitting them and shattering the windows of the restaurant. Additionally, a woman was grazed by a bullet but declined medical assistance from the first responders.

The additional victims, a 41-year-old male and a 33-year-old male, were transported to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. The suspect, characterized as a 5'5" man carrying a camel-colored backpack, escaped the scene on foot.

Man arrested for robbing a 10 year old

 

Authorities have apprehended an individual sought in connection with the robbery of two minors in Brooklyn. The event took place in the Crown Heights area on June 7. The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Demba Ba, a resident of Brooklyn. Surveillance footage captured Ba approaching a 10-year-old boy and his 7-year-old sister, where he allegedly demanded money from them.

At that moment, the suspect seized the money from the boy and quickly escaped down Utica Avenue. The boy's father reportedly encountered Ba following the incident and was able to recognize him based on his son's account. He took a photograph and forwarded it to the authorities. As stated by the officers, Ba has a significant history of arrests and is presently on probation for robbery.

He was apprehended again on June 4 for comparable offenses. Ba is facing multiple charges, which include petit larceny, second-degree harassment, and engaging in conduct harmful to a child.

Mta Bus driver stabbing Suspects image released UPDATE

 

Authorities have made public the photograph of the individual suspected of stabbing an MTA bus driver while he was performing his duties in Brooklyn. The event took place at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Saturday on a B99 bus in the vicinity of Pitkin Avenue and Alabama Avenue. The New York Police Department reports that the individual engaged in a verbal altercation with the 60-year-old bus driver prior to stabbing him in the neck with an unidentified sharp instrument. Authorities indicate that the suspect was able to leave the bus and escape traveling west on Pitkin Avenue. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has confirmed that no passengers sustained injuries during the incident.

"The attack against a bus operator doing his job was outrageous and unacceptable. We are confident the NYPD will find the person responsible to face justice," a MTA spokesperson said. 

The victim was taken to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center by first responders, where they were reported to be in stable condition.

MTA Bus driver stabbed in brooklyn

 

An MTA bus driver sustained stab wounds following a dispute with another individual while performing his duties on Saturday morning. Law enforcement officials arrived at the scene in response to a 911 call received at approximately 11:40 a.m., reporting an incident at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and Alabama Avenue.The New York Police Department reports that a 60-year-old bus driver was operating a Route 3 shuttle when an individual confronted him, leading to a verbal altercation. Authorities indicate that the assailant subsequently stabbed the driver in the neck and then escaped from the location.

Emergency personnel conveyed the victim to Kings County Hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition. The MTA has confirmed that no passengers sustained injuries during the incident, and at this time, there have been no arrests made. Investigators are working to determine the identity of the assailant and the circumstances that preceded the stabbing.

Shooting at plaground leave cousin's shot

 

Two young cousins who sustained gunshot wounds at a playground in Brooklyn are on the path to recovery as of Tuesday and are sharing their harrowing experience. The incident occurred at Hilltop Playground shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, located at the intersection of Dean and Thomas Boyland streets. Nine-year-old Ruanna Brown was shot in the leg, while her 11-year-old cousin, Empress Alexander Davis, suffered a gunshot wound to her back.

"I could feel my shoulder, and then my cousin was screaming about a leg or a knee," Empress said.

The bullet penetrated Ruanna's knee; however, fortunately, her bone remained intact. "I'm feeling OK, I was a little nervous so I didn't talk too much but the doctors were trying to make me talk a lot so I wouldn't fall asleep, so I didn't really have a lot to say, but they were asking me questions about my summer," Ruanna said.

The Empress continues to be hospitalized; however, she is anticipated to return home shortly and is eager to resume her life as an ordinary child. While seated on a park bench, Empress' mother observed the girls at play when the sound of gunfire erupted. The playground is located directly across the street from their residence.

"My heart fell out of my chest to hear my daughter was shot. First thing I thought was lord take my life and not hers," said Melissa Alexander, Ruanna's mother. "I'm lost for words. I'm devastated. I'm hurt. I cried all night, all morning. I just want my baby to be safe."

 Authorities are seeking two male suspects and report that a minimum of six shots were discharged from two distinct firearms. Investigators have indicated that the girls were not the intended victims, and efforts are underway to locate the two individuals responsible for the gunfire at the park.

Ruanna's mother has this to say to the gunmen: "Get a life. There's so much more constructive things to do. You're putting children's lives at stake. Innocent children. I'm sure you have someone that looks up to you and you are letting them down."

Ruanna's mother expresses the following message to the assailants: "Get a life. There's so much more constructive things to do. You're putting children's lives at stake. Innocent children. I'm sure you have someone that looks up to you and you are letting them down."

 

 

 

Man chokes 6 year old and robs 14 year old in Brooklyn

 

Law enforcement officials are actively seeking a suspect who is alleged to have targeted two young girls, committing a violent robbery at their residence located near Eastern Parkway and Ralph Avenue. One of the victims, a 14-year-old female, provided an exclusive account to a reporter, with her mother's consent. She recounted that while she was escorting her six-year-old sister home from school on Wednesday, the assailant approached them from behind and demanded her gold necklace.

 "The man grabbed me by the neck and then - my sister looked and she started getting scared. I didn't have time...I couldn't react. I only looked at my sister and she was screaming," said the 14-year-old. The victims reported that the man trailed the girls from school to their residence, entering the building directly behind them and subsequently managing to corner them in a confined lobby area.

Authorities report that the suspect, cornered between two doors and physically dominated by an adult male, initiated the act of choking the six-year-old with one hand. Simultaneously, he forcibly removed her gold necklace and subsequently seized her older sister's gold necklace, both of which were birthday gifts from their mother.

The mother, occupied with her work at that moment, felt a deep sense of gratitude that her children were not taken."I'm very worried, because I got to call my daughter every time she goes out of school to make sure her safety is good," she says.

Emergency personnel conveyed the victims to Maimonides Medical Center, where they were reported to be in stable condition. The NYPD has described the suspect as approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, aged between 25 and 40 years. Additionally, they noted that the individual has dark hair styled in a ponytail and possesses a light complexion.

At the time of the incident, the individual in question was observed donning a white shirt and holding a shopping bag from Target. Authorities report that he subsequently took a grey sweatshirt from the bag and donned it over his t-shirt

Laundromat owner murdered 5 suspects arrested including cousin

 

Five individuals hailing from Queens have been formally charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, robbery, and various other offenses in relation to the recorded killing of a laundromat proprietor in East Flatbush, Brooklyn in December of last year. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez revealed on Tuesday the charges brought against Ronnie Butler, 46 victims cousin, who is accused of conspiring with an accomplice to orchestrate the murder of Money Perkins, 37. The accomplice allegedly recruited his teenage stepson and two of the stepson's friends to carry out the fatal attack. District Attorney Gonzalez stated that the execution of a local businessman, friend, brother, and beloved father was truly shocking, especially considering it was reportedly orchestrated by his own cousin. The collaboration between the NYPD and the district attorney's office led to a comprehensive investigation that uncovered the conspiracy behind this heinous crime. Moving forward, we are committed to ensuring that all individuals involved in this crime are brought to justice. Based on the inquiry, it has been determined that Butler and Perkins were engaged in a prolonged conflict that originated when the victim established his laundromat in 2022.

 

According to prosecutors, in November 2023, Butler purportedly requested assistance from his acquaintance Louis Mercado, aged 48, to carry out the murder of the victim. Allegedly, Mercado then enlisted the help of his stepson, who in turn brought along Shaleek Riddick, aged 19, and Diante Stinson, aged 20, to aid in the commission of the crime. On the evening of December 1, 2023, moments before 6 p.m., Perkins found himself unexpectedly attacked by a group of four assailants. These individuals, armed with handguns, targeted him inside his laundromat, Money P. Clean, which is situated on Clarendon Road. In connection to the brutal murder, Butler, Riddick, Mercado, Diante Stinson, and 16-year-old Zecharyah Slay were apprehended by officers last month.

Young man killed in mistaken identity drive by

 

The young man, aged 19, who lost his life in a drive-by shooting near his residence in Canarsie, Brooklyn, may have tragically fallen victim to a case of mistaken identity. Christian Montrose parked his vehicle on East 104th Street in the early hours of Tuesday, while a black Acura pulled up alongside him. Following a short discussion with the individuals inside, the shooter in the Acura began shooting. Montrose received three shots - one on the right side of his face, causing the loss of several teeth, another on the right side of his abdomen, and a third on his right forearm. Montrose hurriedly made his way to his apartment and discovered his brother, yet he was unable to communicate the events that had unfolded as he had sustained a gunshot wound to his mouth. According to law enforcement officials, Montrose does not have any records of arrests, nor does he have any affiliations with gangs or drugs. Detectives have received consistent descriptions of Montrose as "a good kid." Detectives are currently looking into the possibility that he may have been a victim of mistaken identity, pointing to the prevalent gang violence in the area. The suspects, who have not been apprehended, wrongly associated either Montrose or his vehicle with a rival gang, according to their beliefs. Authorities have stated that the black Acura involved in the shooting was reported stolen in the Bronx prior to the incident.

 

 

 

Twin sisters stabbed in Brooklyn deli

 

Twin 19-year-old sisters were each stabbed in a Brooklyn deli early Sunday, leaving one dead and the other receiving treatment in hospital, police and witnesses said. Two 19-year-old twin sisters were both attacked with a knife inside a deli in Brooklyn during the early hours of Sunday. Tragically, one of the sisters lost her life, while the other sister is currently receiving medical care at a hospital. This distressing incident was confirmed by both the police and witnesses present at the scene. Law enforcement officials stated briefly that Samiya Spain passed away due to a stab wound to her chest. Her sister, whose identity remains unknown, sustained an injury to her arm but was reported to be in stable condition. The New York Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. within a deli located in the Park Slope area, at the intersection of Saint Mark's Place and 4th Avenue, which is in close proximity to Spain's residence on Nevins Street. Both women were transported by emergency medical services to New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where one was declared deceased. "There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing at this time," police told reporters. According to an anonymous witness interviewed by a reporter, a dispute ensued when a man expressed admiration towards the women and conveyed his attraction to them, only to be turned down. Subsequently, the witness stated that the man resorted to derogatory language before departing from the deli.  The police have stated that there have been no arrests made and the investigation is still ongoing at present.

 

 

Brooklyn subway shooting

 

On Friday, NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey and Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry announced that the 32-year-old man involved in a subway shooting in Brooklyn will not face any criminal charges. The authorities stated that the individual, aged 36, brandished a firearm at the subway station after bypassing the emergency gates without paying, just before boarding the train. The incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. within the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station situated in Boerum Hill.As per the authorities, a 32-year-old male was traveling on a northbound A train when he encountered a 36-year-old male dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants who was already present on the train. "I'll beat you up, I'll beat you up," The 36-year-old reiterated to the man who was 32 years old and seated. Witnesses provided accounts of the 36-year-old man displaying aggressive and provocative behavior towards the 32-year-old man."I just spent 13 years in jail,"Just before the altercation escalated, the 36-year-old individual uttered those words during their verbal exchange. The individual, aged 32, subsequently rose from their seat and positioned themselves directly behind the stanchion, compelling fellow commuters to hastily move towards the opposite end of the carriage. The police reported that the 36-year-old individual brandished a pointed item, then set it aside and engaged in further conversation with the other individual before another altercation ensued.

 

"What are you trying to do?" he shouts.

 The altercation escalated, leading to the 32-year-old woman attacking the 36-year-old man from behind, stabbing him repeatedly in the back.

 "You stabbed me?" he shouts.

 Shortly after, the 36-year-old individual is observed with blood flowing from his back while persistently engaging in combat with the other gentleman.

"You're interfering with a man's situation,"The man, who is 36 years old, inquires as he reaches into his jacket pocket

 

"I'm getting out," A single passenger shouts.

 

The 36-year-old proceeded to reportedly take out a gun from his coat and advanced towards the 32-year-old, shouting at him, leading to another physical altercation.

In the ultimate physical altercation, authorities stated that the 32-year-old successfully seized control of the firearm from the 36-year-old, subsequently discharging multiple rounds and hitting the 36-year-old.

Upon the occurrence of the shooting, the train arrived at the subway station, where multiple officers were already present.The individual, aged 36, was subsequently transported to a medical facility, where he remains in a critical yet stable state.

NYC train conductor slashed in neck

 

 

 

 

 The NYPD reported that a conductor on a southbound A train within a Brooklyn subway station suffered a neck injury after his head was slashed while protruding from the cabin window. The occurrence took place on Thursday just after 3:30 a.m. at the Rockaway Avenue Station in Brownsville. The 59-year-old conductor, Alton Scott, was transported to Brookdale Hospital by the police. At the hospital, he underwent a medical procedure to close the large wound, requiring 34 stitches.  According to authorities, the individual, characterized as a grown man donning a blue vest, escaped from the station. To date, there have been no apprehensions. Scott boasts an impressive 24 years of dedicated service. Up to this point in the year, seven MTA workers have been attacked, with four of the cases linked to individuals who had been arrested at least 50 times before.

 

 

 

Brooklyn bodega shooter wanted in death of worker

 

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has recently unveiled fresh photographs of the individual believed to be responsible for the tragic killing of Nazim Berry, a 37-year-old employee at a local bodega in Brooklyn. As per the New York Police Department, Berry was fatally shot in the head shortly after 4 p.m. while inside the bodega on Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights. The incident reportedly occurred after he refused to give away a complimentary cigar. Berry was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County, where he was later declared deceased. She stated that their entire demeanor indicated an unwillingness to accept refusal. According to my sources, they subsequently procured a firearm and returned. When the individual attempted to retrieve the gun, Nazim noticed it, leading to a struggle. As you may know, during such physical altercations, one tends to bend down, and it was during this tussle that the assailant aimed the gun directly at the side of his head and pulled the trigger. According to his mother, Berry, who resided in the vicinity alongside his grandmother, had been employed at the bodega for numerous years without ever encountering any difficulties. The man is characterized as having cornrow braids and a dark skin tone. He was last spotted in a black and white jacket, black sneakers, and black jeans.

Neighbor kills father, son over noise dispute in Brooklyn killed update

 

                 

 

 According to the NYPD, Jason Pass, a 47-year-old individual, was captured on a disturbing video where he was seen fatally attacking the victims during a heated argument over noise. However, during a routine traffic stop, Pass allegedly approached the police officers with a knife, resulting in his unfortunate demise as he was shot and killed by the authorities. During a press conference, the NYPD stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday morning in south Brooklyn around Bay 44th St at approximately 7:10 a.m. when the police received a notification regarding the license plate of the suspect's car. Subsequently, law enforcement officials halted the vehicle.The car was encircled by the police prior to Pass exiting the vehicle and engaging in a conversation with the officers for a brief period of time, as stated by the NYPD.  The circumstances subsequently escalated and Pass aggressively approached the police officers wielding a knife. In response, the officers discharged their firearms, hitting Pass, who sustained critical injuries and was promptly transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, despite medical intervention, Pass ultimately succumbed to the severity of his wounds, as confirmed by the authorities.

Neighbor kills father, son over noise dispute in Brooklyn

 

Police are currently searching for Jason Pass, who is suspected to be involved in the killing of two individuals in an apartment on 1418 Brooklyn Ave on Sunday evening. Pass is 47 years old and considered a person of interest in the double homicide case.On Monday, the victims were identified by their family members as Bladimy Mathurin, aged 47, and his son Chinwai Mode, aged 27. Mathurin can be seen in the surveillance video holding a pair of scissors to Pass' neck, while his wife attempts to intervene. Shortly after, gunshots are heard as Mathurin retreats to his apartment. Community leaders are of the opinion that Mathurin was attempting to safeguard his family. However, the suspect's sister, who preferred to remain anonymous, claimed that it was an act of self-defense. The incident appears to have stemmed from a long-standing dispute over noise between the neighboring parties. Pass' has made six 311 calls since March 8, 2022, regarding the noise coming from the apartment above.The apartment upstairs didn't have carpeting and it was a wood floor, so there was a lot of noise. People walking back and forth generated these calls", said a police official.The individual, identified as Pass, escaped the premises by using the elevator and was last observed heading towards the east on foot. It is worth noting that Pass has a previous record of being arrested for robbery back in 1992."Why would you bring your gun to shoot my family, why would you bring a gun to tear my family apart?" said Marie Delilles.