Google maps photo of 1187 Yonkers Avenue
On March 3rd, 2025, at approximately 11:30 AM, members of the Yonkers Police Department responded to the area of 1187 Yonkers Avenue on a report of a male shot outside the location. Upon arrival, First Responders located a male with a gunshot wound to his arm. Officers rendered medical aid and stabilized the victim. Other responding officers immediately began canvassing the surrounding area for witnesses and suspects. Patrol Officers quickly located a suspect a short distance away on Bronx River Road and apprehended him without further incident. A Glock 9mm caliber handgun was also recovered from the scene. The victim was removed to a local area hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives from the Major Case Squad, in conjunction with the Digital Forensics Unit, and Crime Scene Unit, responded to the scene and initiated an investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that the Suspect and Victim were involved in a verbal altercation on board of a Bee-Line Bus which continued after disembarking on Yonkers Avenue. Once on Yonkers Avenue, the altercation escalated. The suspect then produced a handgun and fired one shot, striking the victim in the arm. The Suspect then fled from the location on foot towards Bronx River Road.
The suspect is identified as LEVAR DIMMIE, a 48-year-old resident of Mount Vernon, and is expected to be arraigned on 3/4/25 in Yonkers City Court on one count of Assault in the 1st Degree, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree. The Victim is identified as Daniel Pena, a 36-year-old Yonkers resident.
Commissioner Chris Sapienza stated, “I commend the swift and professional actions of our patrol officers in apprehending this suspect and securing the scene. The collaborative efforts of our patrol officers, detectives, and Crime Scene Unit were crucial in this investigation. We will continue to work tirelessly to hold those who commit acts of violence accountable.”
The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Additional information may be released as it becomes available.
NOTE: Booking charges are merely accusations and the defendant(s) are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. ###
