Detectives from the Major Case Squad, Crime Scene Unit, and Digital Forensics Unit responded to the scene and interviewed subjects and witnesses, processed forensic and ballistic evidence, and recovered surveillance video. Investigation yielded that the apparent victim was a suspected combatant in a violent dispute where he and a second male suspect exchanged gunfire, in public, in the area of Yonkers Avenue at Walnut Street; it is believed both males were known to each other, and the shooting was the culmination of an on-going dispute over personal matters.
After the shooting both males fled the scene, but emergency services were called to tend to one of the suspects; the injured suspect was subsequently placed under arrest. A Glock 9mm caliber handgun was also recovered from the scene. Over the next several days Detectives continued to work the case, in collaboration with local law enforcement resources and partner agencies, to apprehend the second suspect.
On Friday, January 6th, 2023, members of the Mount Vernon Police Department Violent Crimes Unit apprehended the second suspect and recovered two illegally possessed handguns, including one with a thirty-round magazine.
Yonkers Police Commissioner Chris Sapienza stated, “Any acts of violence, especially brazen acts such as this that puts innocent lives in danger, will elicit the maximum law enforcement response from the Yonkers Police and our partners in Westchester County. Gun violence will never become a routine occurrence in our communities, and we will always commit every resource to delivering bad actors into the Criminal Justice System where they must be held accountable to the full extent of the law. Thank you FBI Westchester Safe Streets Task Force and Mount Vernon PD for your assistance and continued efforts in keeping Westchester safe.”
Arrested by Yonkers Police on December 30th is Ku-Shown JEFFERSON, an 18-year-old resident of Yonkers; he is charged with Attempted Murder 2, Attempted Assault 1, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2, and Reckless Endangerment 1 – all felonies in the New York State Penal Law. JEFFERSON is due back in court on January 23rd.
Arrested by Mount Vernon Police on January 6th is Donte RAMSEY, an 18-year-old resident of Mount Vernon; he is charged with Attempted Murder 2, Attempted Assault 1, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2/3, and Reckless Endangerment 1 – all felonies in the New York State Penal Law. RAMSEY is due back in court on January 31st.
The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Additional information may be released as it becomes available.
