(Photo above courtesy of Talk Of The Sound)
A 22-year-old man was fatally shot at Rhoda Quash Lane in New Rochelle after multiple shots were fired Monday. The shooting occurred at around 10:40 a.m. at the Heritage Homes, a public housing complex near Lincoln Avenue, on Monday morning, police said
New Rochelle Police Department informed Black Westchester “that we are indeed investigating a shooting that occurred at the Heritage Homes this morning. The victim is a 22-year-old male from Mt Vernon who was pronounced deceased. This is an active investigation and a press release is forthcoming once we have more information. The victim’s name will be released when next of kin have been notified and allowed time to make their notifications to other family members.”
“The Mayor extends its thoughts and support to the victim and affected loved ones of today’s tragic shooting. We remain committed to working closely with members of law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of our residents and visitors. As a community, we will continue to address the root causes of violence to prevent these senseless events from taking place in our community,” New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert shared with Black Westchester.
Talk Of The Sound reported; “Authorities have apprehended three suspects related to the shooting. The arrests were made on Lincoln Avenue and in the parking lot of 33 Lincoln Avenue [The Carrington Arms]. The suspects are currently in custody, though details regarding their identities and charges have not yet been released.”
Detectives are actively working on leads and processing the crime scene. Their current information is that the shooter knew the victim and that there is no known active danger to the public. They are asking anyone with information on this to call NRPD at 914-654-2300.
Stay tuned to Black Westchester for more on this developing story that will updated as more details come in.
