A Mount Vernon man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Mount Vernon woman in the Wakefield section of the Bronx earlier this week.
The New York City Police Department announced that 58-year-old Michael Foster, of Mount Vernon, was taken into custody Wednesday evening in connection with the death of 39-year-old Julia Anderson, who was shot multiple times shortly before midnight on Murdock Avenue near the Westchester County border.
According to police, Foster has been charged with murder, manslaughter, and ten counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
Authorities previously said Anderson was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The suspect was initially reported to have fled the scene on a moped, prompting an intensive investigation by NYPD detectives.
Investigators have confirmed that Foster and Anderson shared the same Mount Vernon address. Family members told News 12 that Foster was Anderson’s uncle. While some media reports have suggested the shooting may have stemmed from a dispute involving an inherited family home, the NYPD has not officially confirmed a motive.
Following news of the arrest, Mount Vernon Councilman André Wallace offered his condolences to Anderson’s family.
“Julia’s life mattered. She was more than a headline or a news story—she was a daughter, a relative, a friend, and a valued member of our Mount Vernon community. Her loss is felt not only by those who knew and loved her but by our entire city,” Wallace said.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline.
Black Westchester extends its deepest condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of Julia Anderson as they continue to mourn this tragic loss.
