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NYPD Searches for Brooklyn Gunmen in Bronx Football Player Shooting By David Greene  Bronx Voice  November 3, 2025   BRONX NEW S - Police are looking for the killer of a Bronx teen who was shot and killed on a street on the border of Crown Heights and Brownsville in Brooklyn. Police officers from the 71 st  Precinct were called to 1196 Eastern Parkway at 8:47 p.m. on November 1. One police official described the scene, telling the Bronx Voice, “Upon arrival, a 16-year-old male was discovered unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head.” The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. Police identified the victim as Tyson Harps, 16, of Park Avenue in the Melrose section of the borough. "Local Pulse Media posted an announcement of Harps' death on Facebook that said Harps was "known for his kindness and big dreams." It continued, "Tyson was cherished by those in his community, who are now grappling with the loss of such a promising young life...

Scooter Riding Attacker Tried to Rape Woman - Cops Say

Struck Up Conversation, Then Attacked Her 

Police are searching for this man in connection with a sexual assault in the Bronx. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice

June 7, 2023


BRONX - Police are searching for a scooter riding suspect in connection with an attempted rape in the Bronx.



Police released surveillance video from inside the lobby of a building. The suspect was seen walking with a scooter.





Cops say this man is wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Mott Haven.




At around 8 am on May 30, a 20-year-old woman was engaged in a conversation with a man in the vicinity of Cypress Avenue and East 136 Street. Cops say the man without warning and without permission pulled the woman’s pants down.



Investigators say as the woman tried to stop him, the attacker told her he had a gun. He then proceeded to digitally penetrate her.


The victim was able to break free and fled her attacker. Cops said the attacker then fled the location in an unknown direction.


Police and EMS responded after the victim called 911. EMS medically evaluated the woman at the scene.




Cops said the suspect is a male with a light complexion, heavy build and a beard. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. He was seen with a scooter and a green tote bag.


Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 


All calls are strictly confidential.



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