Johnny Gaston

Belmont: Man Charged in Killing of Fordham Heights Man also Charged in University Heights Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police said a 26-year-old man has been arrested following the fatal shooting in the Belmont section of The Bronx of 22-year-old Miguel Vargas from Fordham Heights in mid-February.   As reported, police said that on Monday, Feb. 13, at around 6.57 p.m., officers from the 48th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot inside 689 East 187th Street in Belmont.   An NYPD spokesperson said, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 22-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. EMS responded and transported the aided male to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced


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University Heights: Second Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Johnny Gaston

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  POLICE RESPOND TO a shooting at 189 Burnside Avenue in University Heights on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App. The NYPD announced on May 8 that pursuant to an ongoing investigation, a 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of Johnny Gaston on Burnside Avenue in University Heights in mid-December 2022. He is the second man arrested in connection with the case.     As reported, the NYPD had been asking for the public’s assistance locating and identifying the people seen in the attached photos who they said were sought for


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University Heights: Man, 19, Arrested in Ongoing Investigation into Fatal Shooting of Johnny Gaston

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  POLICE RESPOND TO a shooting at 189 Burnside Avenue in University Heights on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App. The NYPD has arrested a 19-year-old man following the fatal shooting of Johnny Gaston in University Heights on Dec. 15.   Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, Gibran Guerrero, 19, from Mt. Hope was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. at the 46th Precinct. He has been charged with murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, assault, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon (a loaded gun).   As reported, the NYPD had been asking for the public’s


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UPDATE Fordham Heights: Man, 30, Shot in Chest on Valentine Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  A 30-year-old man was shot in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Friday afternoon, Dec. 16, police said.   A police spokesperson told Norwood News the incident took place at about 2.30 p.m. on Friday, at 2314 Valentine Avenue. “We have a male shot in the chest and he was taken to St. Barnabas (Hospital),” the police spokesperson said. “The medical staff have determined that the victim had sustained a gunshot wound. Initially, they said it was a BB gun but now it’s a gunshot wound.”   Asked about the victim’s condition, if known, the spokesperson replied


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UPDATE University Heights: Police Release Photos in Case of Fatal Shooting of Johnny Gaston

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  POLICE RESPOND TO a shooting at 189 Burnside Avenue in University Heights on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App.   The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance locating and identifying the people seen in the attached photos who are sought for questioning in connection to an armed robbery and shooting that occurred in front of 1920 Osbourne Place in the University Heights section of The Bronx, and which resulted in the death of 32-year-old Johnny Gaston.   The fatal victim was found in front of 189 Burnside Avenue, also located in University Heights.  


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