Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Cops Question Suspect in Brooklyn Liquor Store Murder
New York City police say they have a person of interest in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at a Brooklyn liquor store last week.
The suspect -- who has not been identified -- was reportedly tracked down overnight by detectives. Authorities say they arrested him after receiving a number of tips.
Liquor store clerk Yoseph Robinson died in the robbery, so detectives are turning to Robinson's girlfriend -- who was also present during the robbery -- to positively identify the suspect. However, the gunman was wearing a mask during the time of the incident, so she never saw his face.
Robinson was working at a kosher wine and liquor store located at 2388 Nostrand Ave. last Friday, when the shooting occurred. According to police, the suspect was attempting to steal his girlfriend's jewelry, and when Robinson intervened, the mugger began shooting.
Originally born in Jamaica, Robinson had converted to Orthodox Judaism and was planning to release a book about his spiritual journey in December. More than 100 people from the Orthodox and Hasidic neighborhood gathered at the liquor store that evening to mourn Robinson's passing and celebrate his life.
Police released surveillance video of the shocking attack late Friday. In the video, the suspect is seen opening fire the victim before fleeing the scene.
Robinson's family and friends gathered Monday for a funeral remembering his life. His body will be taken to John F. Kennedy Airport and returned to Jamaica for burial.
So far, no charges have been filed.
http://www.wpix.com/news/local/wpix-liquor-store-person-of-interest,0,4742110.story
The suspect -- who has not been identified -- was reportedly tracked down overnight by detectives. Authorities say they arrested him after receiving a number of tips.
Liquor store clerk Yoseph Robinson died in the robbery, so detectives are turning to Robinson's girlfriend -- who was also present during the robbery -- to positively identify the suspect. However, the gunman was wearing a mask during the time of the incident, so she never saw his face.
Robinson was working at a kosher wine and liquor store located at 2388 Nostrand Ave. last Friday, when the shooting occurred. According to police, the suspect was attempting to steal his girlfriend's jewelry, and when Robinson intervened, the mugger began shooting.
Originally born in Jamaica, Robinson had converted to Orthodox Judaism and was planning to release a book about his spiritual journey in December. More than 100 people from the Orthodox and Hasidic neighborhood gathered at the liquor store that evening to mourn Robinson's passing and celebrate his life.
Police released surveillance video of the shocking attack late Friday. In the video, the suspect is seen opening fire the victim before fleeing the scene.
Robinson's family and friends gathered Monday for a funeral remembering his life. His body will be taken to John F. Kennedy Airport and returned to Jamaica for burial.
So far, no charges have been filed.
http://www.wpix.com/news/local/wpix-liquor-store-person-of-interest,0,4742110.story
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