Murdered on Fulton Street (88th Precinct)

On Sunday, January 6, 2013 at approximately 0502 hours, police responded to shots fired inside of 887 Fulton Street, within the confines of the 88 Precinct. Upon further investigation, officers observed a M/B/34 with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. EMS also responded to the location, and transported the victim to Brooklyn Hospital, where he was pronounced DOA. A suspect was taken into custody from the location. The investigation is ongoing.

The victim has been identified as:

Jason Lewis, M/B/34 of 177 Lefferts Place Brooklyn NY

The following individual has been arrested in regards to the above incident

Tyrone Gainer M/B/27 of 778 Prospect Place Brooklyn NY

Charges- Murder, Criminal use of a Firearm and Criminal Possession of a Firearm

WANTED: Attempted Rape on Prospect Place (77th Precinct)

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following suspect who is wanted in connection with an attempted rape that occurred within the confines of the 77th Precinct.  The details are as follows:

 

On Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 1445 hours, in the vicinity of Prospect Place and Howard Avenue, the victim (F/W/26) was inside of a laundry room located in an apartment building at the location, when the suspect approached her from behind, grabbed her around the neck and threw her to the ground.  The suspect then straddled the victim while on the ground, pulled down his pants and attempted to rape her.  The victim was able to fight off the suspect before fleeing. The victim sustained minor injuries to her face and arms as a result of this incident.

 

The suspect is described as a M/B/40's, 5'8" and 160-180 lbs.

 

 

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8447).  The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website atWWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

 

All call are strictly confidential.

Teen Murdered on Saint Marks Avenue (77th Precinct)

On Tuesday August 21st, 2012 at approximately 0119 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a male shot in front of 720 Saint Marks Avenue, in the confines of the 77th precinct. Upon arrival, police observed the victim (M/B/17) with one gunshot wound to the torso. EMS responded and transported the victim to Interfaith hospital where he was pronounced DOA. There are no arrest(s) at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
The identification of the victim is pending family notification.

Four Teens Shot on Fulton Street (73rd Precinct)

On Monday August 13, 2012 at approximately 1830 hours police responded to a 911 call of a male shot inside a playground opposite 2013 Fulton Street within the confines of the 73 Precinct. Upon arrival, police observed the four the following four victims:


1) M/B/16 with a gunshot wound to the left arm, transported via EMS to Brookdale hospital and listed in stable condition.
2) M/B/16 with a graze wound to the right arm, transported via EMS to Brookdale hospital and listed in stable condition.

3) F/B/13 with a graze wound to the back, transported via EMS to Interfaith hospital and listed in stable condition.

4) M/B/18 with a graze wound to the back, transported via EMS to Brookdale hospital and listed in stable condition.

Subsequent to an ongoing investigation, the following arrest has been made:

Arrested

Darren Wint, M/B/15

2089 Atlantic Ave

Charges

4 counts of Attempted Murder 2

4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon

4 counts of Assault 2

Murder on Dean Street (77th Precinct)

On Saturday, August 11, 2012 at approximately 0205hrs, police officers responded to 1458 Dean Street within the confines of the 77th Precinct. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a M/B/26 was shot in the chest. EMS responded and pronounced the victim DOA.  There are no arrests at this time and investigation is ongoing.

Name of victim pending family notification.

Two Arrested for Shooting of Six on Chester Street (73rd Precinct)

Sic people were wounded in a shooting assault that occurred at approximately 1905 hours on Sunday, July 29, 2012 in the vicinity of Chester Street and Riverdale Avenue within the confines of the 73 Precinct. Details here. 

Pursuant to a continued investigation the following individuals have been arrested:

Lawand Tinsley, M/B/19

10 Amboy Street

Charges:

Six (6) counts  Attempted Murder 2

Six (6) counts Assault 1

Six (6) counts Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2

Michael Jones, M/B/19

1400 East New York Avenue

Charges:

Six (6) counts  Attempted Murder 2

Six (6) counts Assault 1

Six (6) counts Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2

CAUGHT for 2011 Murder on Pacific Street (77th Precicnt)

On June 21, 2011, a 17-year-old named Darrell Smith was stabbed to death at 1785 Pacific Street; Details here.  Police later identified Orpheus Nelson as a suspect.

On Friday August 3rd, 2012 pursuant to a continued investigation the following individual has been arrested and charged with 2nd degree Murder and Criminal Possession of a Weapon.

DEFENDANT: Orpheus Nelson (M/B/19)
927 De Kalb Ave (Eleanor Roosevelt Houses)