NYPD Also Search for MOMA Stabber
The NYPD, D.C. Metropolitan Police and agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are all working on this case, and trying to find out where this individual is from and why he is attacking the homeless.
Homeless persons not only in NYC and DC are being asked to seek shelter and be careful.
The latest attack happened just before 7 p.m. Sunday at Greenwich Street and Mary Street in New York City. Police initially said that man had been shot, but later said there were no apparent signs of a gunshot wound. The 43-year-old victim, who had been in a sleeping bag on the street, had a pelvic injury, officials said.
The investigation into his case is ongoing. One of the men was on Lafayette Street. He was sleeping in a sleeping bag when he was shot.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. A reward in the shooting has increased to $10,000.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams said, “We need to find this person, and we need New Yorkers to help us.”
In Washington DC,
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to three shooting offenses that occurred in the Fifth District between March 3-9, 2022.
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): CCN 22-029-870
On Thursday, March 3, 2022 at approximately 4:00 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the 1100 block of New York Avenue, Northeast for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): CCN 22-032-355
On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at approximately 1:21 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the 1700 block of H Street, Northeast for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Homicide: CCN 22-032-929
On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at approximately 2:54 am, a member of the Metropolitan Police Department was in the area of the 400 block of New York Avenue, Northeast and observed a fire. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. Further investigation revealed the remains of an adult male which displayed no signs consistent with life and was pronounced deceased. The victim remained on scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. As a result of an autopsy, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the cause of death was multiple stab and gunshot wounds. The manner of death was ruled a Homicide.
The decedent has not yet been identified.
In all three offenses, the victims appear to be individuals experiencing homelessness. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating these cases as being related. The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below
