Early on New Years Day, an off-duty officer was hospitalized after he was struck in the head by a bullet as he slept in his car outside an East Harlem station house between shifts, the police said. HUGUENOT, Staten Island (PIX11) - Investigators are asking for the public's help finding five people wanted in connection to a shooting near Tottenville High School STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. The NYPD on Friday released dramatic body camera footage that shows the moment a Staten Island man pulled out a gun and shot at police officers, sparking a wild gunfight that left the suspect dead and one cop shot in They was so close together, and it's sad to know what happened, and they say it's supposedly a mistake. Hundreds attended a vigil for the nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on May 26, 2021. Light rail operator Taptejdeep Singh leaves behind his wife and a 3-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter. * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. "We got to say goodbyes," his wife, Tara Fritch, told KTVU. NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- It was a violent night in New York City after at least 21 people were shot in incidents spanning each of the five boroughs. We seen all the cops, all the paramedics, trying to revive him," neighbor Wayne Thomas said. Seconds later, he points the assault rifle up at someone while charging into the location. "We don't want to see you in this casket or, quite frankly, in handcuffs if you have illegal firearms.". Dont touch me. We choose to remember Taptejdeep as the hero he was, both in those final moments and throughout his life of service. (Photo by Anthony Spennato), ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? There have been three fatal shootings in just two days on Staten Island's north shore. The NYPD on Saturday released a surveillance photo of the suspects. Police are looking for two men in connection with the Memorial Day shooting of two people on Staten Island. "If you see one, you see the other. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Philip Moreno, 43, was originally brought in for questioning in connection with the May 11 murders of Ana DeSousa, 33, and Alafia Rodriguez, 46. TRAVIS, Staten Island A man was shot while he was at a gas station in Staten Island Monday night, authorities said. The two men exchanged multiple rounds of gunfire. This story has been shared 149,574 times. "Our staff respond to emergencies on the rail and there's a bond.". She is someone who exemplifies the American dream," he said. A New York City detective was shot while searching a home in the New Springville neighborhood, the police said. Rodriguez had been friends with Megia for 15 years. Other officers responding to the incident walked into the home and found DeSousa, Rodriguez and a third individual, a 43-year-old woman, in the living room with gunshot wounds. All rights reserved. Police investigate a shooting outside 15 Beach Street in Staten Island, New York on Monday, May 9, 2022. One man is dead after he was shot in Staten Island on Wednesday evening, while several others were injured in citywide gunfire. Authorities say that at 4:10 p.m. on April 28, officers responded to a 911 call regarding a past assault at 10 Palmer Avenue. Police say it happened Both men went to area hospitals by private means in stable condition, authorities said. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The NYPD charged an armed man who was caught leaving a Staten Island home where cops found two people, including a pregnant mother, shot to death on Megia loved his family and had a passion for the outdoors, his good friend, Lorenzo Rodriguez, told KGO. Youre under arrest.. In less than three weeks, weve been in East Harlem, the Bronx and Staten Island, Commissioner Sewell said, in reference to the locations of other recent shootings. On Jan. 9, a 19-year-old woman was shot and killed by a man who the police said was robbing a Burger King. A shooting in Staten Island that killed a 15-year-old boy earlier this month has been deemed a homicide, cops said Tuesday. Jim Wilson/The New York Times. This story was updated on May 12 at 11:05 a.m. Police swarmed the scene of a double homicide in a Staten Island home. Adrian Balleza started at the Valley Transit Authority in 2014 and most recently worked as a maintenance worker and light rail operator, the VTA said. Two men were slain in separate acts of gun violence across Brooklyn and Staten Island early Tuesday morning, police reported. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. ", He went on, "Even in these moments of chaos, Taptejdeep was living by the values of Sikhi: living in service and protection of others. Moreno was observed walking out of the residence when the first officers arrived. Cops called to After speaking with her, the cops canvassed the neighborhood looking for Edwards, 39, and saw him sitting on a stoop on Prince St. the video shows. A woman had filed a domestic violence complaint against suspect Gregory Edwards at the 120th Precinct stationhouse the day before, then called the cops Tuesday morning when she spotted him nearby, police said. The father, husband and grandfather died three days before his 64th birthday, reported KTXL. The husband and father of two was a gentle soul who loves everyone," his son, Soheil, told The Mercury News. A mourner hols a sign with images of the nine Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard shooting victims during a vigil at San Jose City Hall, May 27, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. He died at a hospital a few days later. It was unclear Thursday morning why the women were arrested, and whether Mr. Pizarro had retained a lawyer. Gregory Edwards had a long rap sheet of violent crime and previously served five years in prison for a Staten Island shooting, the NYPD said. The This may be called Tools or use an icon like the cog. An empty casket was positioned in front of the group to drive home its point. The suspects are wanted in connection with the Jan. 16 death of Jahade Chancey, 23, of Warren Street, who was slain at about 7:48 p.m. inside the Demonlow Studio at 937 Van Duzer St. in Fox Hills. A suspect armed with an assault rifle moments before a deadly shooting on Staten Island on Jan. 16, 2021. Now police are trying to figure out if it was a road rage incident or if he was targeted. A silencer was also found at the location. Law enforcement officers respond to the scene of a shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) facility on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in San Keith Melvin Moses, 19, is accused of killing three people, including a Spectrum News 13 reporter and 9-year-old girl, Wednesday in a tro of shootings in Pine Hills. Please enter valid email address to continue. Again, no arrests. NEW YORK - Two men opened fire on each other on Staten Island and it was all caught on a video released by police. The .9 mm handgun believed to be Edwards weapon was found near the tire of a parked car. They say the victim was standing in the parking lot when she was struck once in the back and once in the left thigh. NEW YORK - Police are charging a 17-year-old on Staten Island with homicide after he was accused of fatally shooting his younger brother. They called for backup, approached him about 8:45 a.m. and told him he was being arrested. The NYPD says the incident that took place on Oct. 25, 2021, at 3:44 p.m. at 55 Holland Ave. in the Arlington neighborhood. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. finds relevant news, identifies important training information, Request a quote for the most accurate & reliable non-lethal training, DragonEye Tech: Leaders in LIDAR Speed Measurement, The video shows Gregory Edwards pulling out a gun and shooting at officers responding to an earlier domestic violence complaint. Video shows a tree falling onto Casey Skudin's car as the 16-year veteran of the FDNY drove his family into the Biltmore Estates in Asheville. Rudometkin was a "lifelong" friend of San Jose City council member Raul Peralez. According to authorities, police responded Mayor Eric Adams spoke at a news conference in the Bronx on Wednesday night after an 11-month-old baby was hit in the face by a stray bullet. All Rights Reserved. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Mayor de Blasio spoke glowingly of her at the hospital. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. (The police said there was no indication that the woman, who was Asian American, had been targeted because of her race or ethnicity.). Authorities said on Tuesday the shooting may have been accidental, but did not provide any additional details. "My heart is broken," Peralez said at a Thursday news conference. Get breaking news alerts in the free FOX5NY News app! Hands On History: Happy St. Patricks Day! During a search, they found in his possession a .22-caliber semi-automatic Ruger handgun. It is also looking into whether or not Dallas, who was on probation, was targeted, sources said. The police had an arrest warrant for another man at the address. All rights reserved. Morenos last known residence is on Staten Island, the chief noted. "He worked overtime, he worked through the entire pandemic, Soheil said. Two men were injured in separate shootings in Staten Island overnight, cops said. One man is dead after he was shot in Staten Island on Wednesday evening, while several others were injured in citywide gunfire. Staten Island: 3 men shot dead in separate incidents this week. The group urged people who might have information about suspects to come forward to prevent future violence. "We were the only borough to see a decline in August shootings compared to last year, but that peace was short lived," Councilwoman Debi Rose said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The suspect, also a VTA employee, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The 20-year-old victim was shot in the left thigh and the 19-year-old was hit in the left arm, cops said. A source with knowledge of the investigation told the Police sources told CBS2's Alice Gainer on Wednesday the NYPD is looking into road rage as a possible motive. The motive for the shooting remains unknown at this time. / CBS New York. So far, no arrest has been made. The NYPD released a video showing the incident that took place on Oct. 25, When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. "It has been painstaking and heartbreaking.". There's a gun buyback this Saturday at Central Family Life Center. Corey reported that narcotics and related paraphernalia were found inside the residence. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Kylie Jenners ex Travis Scott nightclub incident: New York police investigating alleged bar brawl, West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses, Rep. 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Paul Megia started at VTA in 2002 and most recently worked as an assistant superintendent. Timothy Romo, a victim of the mass shooting at the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light-rail yard near downtown San Jose, on May 26, 2021.