Deaths

Antiwar Protesters Hold 2nd Rally Outside Torres’ Office

By DAVID GREENE
For the second time in less than two months, members of the Bronx Anti-War Coalition held a “Speak Out” rally outside the Bronx office of Congressman Richie Torres (NY-15) in Belmont on Friday, Dec. 15. The group called for a ceasefire to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and demanded an end to financial support of Israel’s war efforts by the United States.

UPDATE Bedford Park: Man Shot Dead by Police Amid Family Stabbing Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY, MIRIAM QUIÑONES & DAVID GREENE
A 30-year-old emotionally disturbed resident of Bedford Park supportive housing has died following a police-involved shooting following a domestic violence incident at the victim’s home. At least two family members had been stabbed prior to the shooting.

One Year On, Lockett Family Wants Answers

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Family and friends of Kyle Lockett, 21, killed in front of a deli on the corner of Gun Hill Road and Hull Avenue in Norwood on Nov. 3, 2022, are calling for answers from authorities on the first anniversary of his death. The 21-year-old died after a police-involved shooting which followed a separate, armed altercation inside the deli with Ajamu Demmerle, 29, during which Lockett was stabbed and Demmerle was also injured.