NYPD Release Bodycam Footage from Police-Involved Shooting on Oct. 2, in 52nd Precinct

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD released body-worn camera footage on Thursday, Dec. 30, in relation to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Oct. 2, at University Heights Bridge and which involved both the 34th and the 52nd precinct commands. Norwood News asked the NYPD for more information about the incident and were advised that all details are in the attached video. According to the NYPD, the video includes available evidence leading up to the incident, as well as during the incident. NYPD officials said the agency released the video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident. All NYPD

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There are those who say the response by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio to the Black Lives Matter protests of June 2020 defined his time in office. In attempting to meet the moment, while he refused then President Donald Trump’s proposal to send in the National Guard to quash the protests, he was criticized by some for not reigning in the NYPD when, in some instances, officers responded to the protests with violence. On the other hand, he was also criticized by others within the agency who believed he did not always have their backs. On Thursday, Dec. 30,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached photograph and video who is sought in connection with a robbery pattern identified in the 47th precinct area. The first incident occurred on Saturday, Nov. 20, at approximately 8.04 p.m., at a commercial establishment located at 3631 Holland Avenue in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. The unidentified individual entered the location and displayed a firearm at the cashier and demanded money. He successfully removed approximately $120 in cash and around $13 worth of merchandise. He then fled northbound on

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached video and photo who is sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 46th precinct. On Monday, Dec. 27, at approximately 11.45 a.m., the individual approached a 43-year-old United States Postal Service (USPS) worker, in the vicinity of 2051 Grand Concourse in Fordham Heights, while he was delivering mail. The individual threatened to shoot the victim and removed a quantity of mail. No injuries reported. The video and photo are attached. Anyone with information regarding this incident is

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD announced on Wednesday, Dec. 29, that they have made additional arrests in the context of the murder investigation of Edward Campbell, 40, of Tiebout Avenue in Fordham Heights, who was shot in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx on Sunday, June 6. Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, three additional individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the killing. On June 14, Brian Gibbs, 23, of New Rochelle, NY was arrested and charged with murder, manslaughter, robbery, burglary and criminal possession of a weapon. On June 29, Jonathan Gomez, 18, of Yonkers, NY was arrested and charged with

By DAVID GREENE

A gun buyback event held in the Wakefield section of the Bronx on Saturday, Dec. 18, which offered the highest dollar amount per gun to date in New York City, was successful in taking 70 guns off the streets, while also providing those who possessed them extra cash for the holidays. The event was organized as part of a new gun buyback program launched in December 2021 called, “A Mother’5 Promi5e,” the brainchild of Eve Hendricks, mother of rising basketball star and tragic homicide victim, 17-year-old Brandon Hendricks, who, as reported, was fatally shot in what was reportedly crossfire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have arrested a 14-year-old male youth and have also released additional photos of a girl who is sought in connection to two assaults in Williamsbridge, including one on a 73-year-old man. As previously reported, the NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals seen in the attached video and photos who are sought for questioning in connection to an assault pattern that occurred in the 47 Precinct/Transit District 12. The first incident occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at approximately 10.50 p.m., when the individuals approached the 73-year-old male employee of a fruit stand,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individuals seen in the attached photos and video regarding an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Thursday, Dec. 9, at approximately 5.40 p.m., inside a store located at 2543 Webster Avenue, the individuals struck a 42-year-old female victim in the face with a metal garbage can before fleeing the location. The victim was removed to St. Barnabas Hospital with serious injuries to the face. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following a home invasion in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx on Dec. 20, in which two grandparents and two grandchildren were tied up and robbed at gunpoint, a GoFundMe page has been set-up to help the family get through the holiday season. The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individuals seen in the attached video who are sought in connection to an assault and robbery that occurred in Morris Heights, in the 46th precinct. It was reported to police that on Monday, Dec. 20, at approximately 5 p.m., inside an apartment located

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