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NYC Family Seeks Justice for 'Perfect Child' Killed in Apparent Mistaken Identity Shooting

Christian Montrose, 19, was fatally shot in front of his Brooklyn home in 2024 as he was giving a friend a ride, and his family is still searching for answers two years later.

Woman Kills Senior, Wounds Another in Brooklyn Stabbing Rampage

Suspect taken into custody after attack inside apartment

Man Found Dead on Midtown Subway Platform After Assault

Authorities investigating after victim was punched minutes before collapsing

Straphanger, 55, Dies After Assault at NYC's Penn Station

Victim was knocked out by a suspect after a heated argument on the subway platform, police say.

Woman, 57, Killed in Queens Hit-and-Run Outside Social Security Office

Suzanne Schmeider was struck by a fleeing 2001 Lincoln LS while crossing the street mid-block, police say.

Teen's Body Found Months After Vanishing on Roblox Meeting

Family says 15-year-old Thomas Medlin went to NYC to meet online contact, police find his body in water

Long Island Teen Found Dead in Brooklyn Waters

Thomas Medlin, 15, vanished after telling family he was meeting someone from Roblox game.

Body of Missing Long Island Teen Found in Brooklyn Waters

Thomas Medlin, 15, disappeared after traveling to New York City in January, his body recovered 2 months later

Innocent Bystander Shot in Broad Daylight Brooklyn Plaza

Victim stable after stray bullet incident in crowded shopping area

Four Shot in Brooklyn Bar Brawl, One Victim's Foot 'Shot Off': Witness

Shooting at Richard's Restaurant and Bar leaves four injured, investigation ongoing

DSNY Truck Driver Hits Teenager In Brooklyn

A 14-year-old girl was transported to the hospital after being struck by a sanitation truck in the early morning hours.

Human Remains Found Along Brooklyn's Red Hook Waterfront

NYPD investigating discovery of unidentified body near Van Brunt Street pier

Four Injured in Brooklyn Bar Brawl Shooting

One victim's foot was reportedly 'shot off' during the incident, according to an eyewitness.

Man With 131 Prior Offenses Charged for Allegedly Setting Homeless Man on Fire in New York

Damon Johnson, a 47-year-old Brooklyn resident, has been arrested for the attack outside Penn Station.

Man Attacked in Possible Hate Crime on Brooklyn Subway

NYPD investigating assault on Jewish passenger as a bias incident

N.J. Man Charged With Ramming Car Into Brooklyn Synagogue

Prosecutors allege Dan Sohail intentionally damaged religious property in late January incident.

Convicted Bank Robber Who Held Gun to Paula Deen's Head Found Dead

Eugene Thomas King Jr. was convicted for the 1987 armed robbery of the bank where Deen worked as a teller.

Eugene Thomas King Jr., Who Held Gun to Paula Deen's Head, Found Dead

The convicted bank robber who terrorized the celebrity chef in 1987 has died in New York City.

Austin Mass Shooter Accused of Reckless Driving Incident in NYC

Lawsuit alleges Ndiaga Diagne plowed into pedestrian, leaving her disabled for life

Man Who Held Paula Deen at Gunpoint Dies from Natural Causes

Eugene Thomas King Jr. passed away at age 75 due to cardiovascular disease, according to the New York City Medical Examiner's Office.