Career Criminal Charged in Fatal Shooting of Bronx Dad Over Parking

‘Gunman’ Arrested, Girlfriend Could be Charged, in Parking Spot Killing

Trevor Hughes was gunned down outside his Morris Park home during an apparent dispute over parking, cops said. -Social Media Photo

Dad Gunned Down Over Parking Space 

Suspect is a Career Criminal

By David Greene

Bronx Voice

Feb 11, 2025

BRONX - Could a night out at the club have led to the gunning down of a Morris Park man? The NYPD is investigating the fatal shooting of a Bronx father during a dispute over an alleged club goer’s car blocking the victim’s vehicle. The suspect’s girlfriend could be facing assault charges as well, insiders said. 

Police say the shooting took place at 1:54 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, outside of 1735 Fowler Avenue. A police source told the Bronx Voice that officers from the 49^th Precinct arrived and discovered the 49-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

The victim, later identified by police as Trevor Hughes, was transported to Jacobi Hospital where he subsequently died.

The following day the NYPD announced the arrest of Lavar Davis, 45, of Williamsbridge. Emergency Services Unit officers had to pry Davis out after the suspect barricaded himself in his girlfriend’s apartment. Davis was then charged with second degree murder. 

Posting on the app “Next Door,” “S.L.” posted, “Our neighbor was tragically shot last night on Fowler Avenue in Morris Park over a parking dispute.” S.L. added, “He was a kind and respectful man, and our hearts go out to his family.” 

A police vehicle parks along Fowler Avenue hours after Trevor Hughes, 49, was shot and killed outside his Morris Park home on Saturday, February 8.—Photo by David Greene

Detectives are investigating the theory that Hughes was gunned down over parking on the Morris Park Street. Hughes lives at the Fowler Avenue home and pays to park his car in the driveway. That day he came home to find a car blocking the driveway. 

Cops are investigating if the suspect had parked the car there to go around the corner to the Absolutto nightclub, a former bar and restaurant that has changed hands multiple times over the past 10 years. 

Family members said Hughes had reported to police the blocking of the driveway. The NY Post is reporting that Hughes’ brother stated the victim went to the club. The father of four asked patrons to find the driver and have it moved.

When the driver did return to his vehicle, Hughes confronted the man and they got into a heated exchange. During the fight, Davis allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Hughes. 

Hughes’ girlfriend was badly beaten during the fight. Insiders say Davis’ girlfriend could be charged with assault. 

Davis is on lifetime parole after serving more than 24 years for a murder charge in Schenectady. He is being held without bail.