Father, Son Fatally Shot In Crown Heights Bodega

On Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at approximately 2130 hours, inside of 309 Utica Avenue (Bodega), in the confines of the 71 Precinct, Police responded to a call of shots fired. Upon arrival it was determined that two unidentified male blacks entered the location, armed with firearms and demanded money. During the robbery a physical altercation ensued and shots were fired by the suspects striking Victim #1, a Male, 50 years old and Victim #2, a Male, 18 years old. A third victim sustained a minor injury when he was struck with a firearm. Victim #1 was pronounced DOA at the scene, Victim #2 was removed to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced D.O.A. There are no arrests at this time, the investigation is ongoing.

The victims have been identified as follows:

Victim #1:

Mohammed Mansor Abuzaid M/50

1321 Sterling Place Apt.2

Victim #2:

Abdul Kareem Mansor Abuzaid M/18

1321 Sterling Place Apt. 2

MISSING: Thonia Frazier (77th Precinct)

Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating the following missing person from the confines of the 77 Precinct.

The missing, Thonia Frazier, a F/B/55 of 186 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, was last heard from on Wednesday, March 11, 2009.

Anyone with information regarding this missing is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

Who Killed Elizabeth Merced? (79th Precinct)

On Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at approximately 1234 hours, in the basement of 25 Brooklyn Avenue, in the confines of the 79 Precinct, police responded to a call of an unconscious person. Upon arrival the remains of an unidentified, decomposed were found.

***Update***Friday, March 13, 2009***

Upon further investigation, the Medical Examiner's Office has deemed this incident a homicide due to blunt trauma to the head.

The victim has been identified as Elizabeth Merced, a F/B/39 of 633 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

MURDER on Dean Street (77th Precinct)

On Saturday, March 14, 2009 at approximately 0253 hours, in front of 1575 Dean Street, in the confines of the 77 Precinct, police responded to a call of a male shot. Upon arrival a M/B/38 was found with gunshot wounds to the neck and chest. EMS transported the victim to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced at 0350 hours. There are no arrests at this time, the investigation is ongoing.

The identity of the deceased is pending family notification.

Murder on Bedford Ave. (77th Precinct)

On Wednesday 03-11-09 at approximately 1913 hrs in front of 1478 Bedford Ave, within the confines of the 77 Pct Police responded to a 911 call of a male shot. Upon arrival Police discovered a M/B/59 who had been shot once in the torso and once in the buttocks. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced DOA. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.

Shot to death on President Street (71st Precinct)

On Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at approximately 1806 hours, inside 1677 President Street, Apartment #16, in the confines of the 71 Precinct, police responded to a call of a F/B/33 unconscious. Upon arrival it was determined that the victim was shot in the torso. EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the victim DOA at the scene. There are no arrests at this time, the investigation is ongoing.

Family notification is pending.