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Police officers stand at attention and salute as the body of Detective Didarul Islam is carried through the streets of Parkchester on July 31. -Photo by David Greene By David Greene Bronx Voice August 1, 2025 BRONX - Thousands of police officers from across the metropolitan area and beyond gathered at the Parkchester Jame Masjid on Virginia Avenue to pay their respects and say goodbye to fallen police officer Didarul Islam, 36. Islam was one of four people killed by ‘active shooter’ Shane Tamura, who walked into a midtown office building with an assault rifle on July 28. The gunman later fatally turned the gun on himself. On July 31, officers flooded the surrounding streets as several roadblocks were set up in the area with Sanitation trucks blocking several intersections. Public officials in attendance included Governor ...

Teen Found Dead After Arguement with Stepdad Near Westchester Square

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By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

January 24, 2023


BRONX - A 15-year-old boy was found dead near Westchester Square and his stepdad is being questioned, police said. 


At around 4:18 om on January 23, 15-year-old Corde Scott was taken from his apartment on Dorris Street and rushed to Jacobi Medical Center- but it was too late. The teen was pronounced dead at the hospital. 


An investigation revealed that Scott had trauma to the neck area. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.


Cops say the child’s 28-year-old stepfather is being questioned by investigators. The victim and his stepdad had gotten into an arguement that day. It is being investigated whether dispute became physical. 

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