Introduction to the Case
Police have released an image of the person wanted in connection to a deadly stabbing outside of a former Bronx police precinct as his victim is identified.
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Details of the Incident
Police have released an image of the person wanted in connection with a deadly Bronx stabbing outside of a former police station early on Monday morning.
The black-and-white image shows a man with a mustache wearing a hooded sweatshirt. Cops believe this is the suspect who allegedly stabbed 39-year-old Shamel Parnell of Harlem to death on Monday.
According to police sources, the suspect stopped Parnell in front of 1925 Bathgate Ave. in Tremont at about 12:22 a.m. on June 2 and engaged him in a verbal argument.
During the dispute, police reported, the perpetrator brandished a knife and stabbed Parnell multiple times throughout his body and neck. Following the attack, cops said, the perpetrator fled the scene in a black sedan last seen heading westbound on East 179th Street.
Police say they are investigating Monday after a man was stabbed to death outside of a Bronx NYPD station house that has been turned into a preschool.
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Response and Investigation
Officers from the 48th Precinct responded to the scene. EMS rushed Parnell to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died of his injuries.
The site of the killing once served as the 48th Precinct headquarters, but was redeveloped ago. It now houses a preschool for children between the ages of two and five.
Call to Action
Anyone with information regarding Monday’s stabbing 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.
Conclusion
The release of the suspect’s image is a significant step in the investigation, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community is shocked by the violent incident, and the conversion of the former police station into a preschool makes the crime even more disturbing.
FAQs
Q: What is the location of the stabbing incident?
A: The stabbing occurred outside a former police station at 1925 Bathgate Ave. in Tremont, Bronx.
Q: Who is the victim?
A: The victim is 39-year-old Shamel Parnell of Harlem.
Q: What is the description of the suspect?
A: The suspect is a man with a mustache wearing a hooded sweatshirt.
Q: How can I provide information about the incident?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
