Monday, January 7, 2013

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