Introduction to the Incident
A man was shot dead Friday night at a public housing complex located in the shadow of the NYPD headquarters in Lower Manhattan, police reported.
FILE – Police at the scene of a shooting.
Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Details of the Shooting
Authorities said the shooting happened on the campus of the Gov. Alfred E. Smith Houses at 388 Pearl St., about a block away from One Police Plaza, just before 8:50 p.m. on May 9.
Officers from the 5th Precinct and NYPD PSA 4, in responding to a 911 call about an assault in progress, found the victim, a 35-year-old man, shot once in the chest.
Authorities said the shooting happened on the campus of the Gov. Alfred E. Smith Houses at 388 Pearl St., about a block away from One Police Plaza, just before 8:50 p.m. on May 9.
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Aftermath and Investigation
EMS rushed the victim to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Police have not yet released the victim’s identity, pending family notification.
The motive for the shooting was not immediately known, police sources said Saturday.
So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation, police said. Cops are looking for a suspect described as a man with a dark complexion and dreadlocks, who wore a red-and-white checkered jacket, and was seen fleeing eastbound toward South Street after the shots were fired.
Call for Information
Anyone with information regarding the homicide can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Crime Statistics
Through May 4, the 5th Precinct had just one murder year-to-date and zero shootings, according to the most recent CompStat report.
Conclusion
The shooting at the Gov. Alfred E. Smith Houses has left the community in shock, especially given its proximity to the NYPD headquarters. As the investigation continues, the police are urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring the perpetrator to justice.
FAQs
Q: Where did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting happened on the campus of the Gov. Alfred E. Smith Houses at 388 Pearl St. in Lower Manhattan.
Q: What time did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting occurred just before 8:50 p.m. on May 9.
Q: How can I provide information about the shooting?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or contact @NYPDTips on X (formerly Twitter).
Q: Has the victim’s identity been released?
A: No, the victim’s identity has not been released pending family notification.
Q: Are there any suspects in the case?
A: The police are looking for a suspect described as a man with a dark complexion and dreadlocks, who wore a red-and-white checkered jacket, but no arrests have been made yet.
