NYC parolee accused of killing 2 in 48-hour robbery spree hauled in after manhunt, cops say
A parolee accused of leaving two New Yorkers dead in a 48-hour robbery spree was taken into custody Friday after an FBI-backed manhunt, police said.
Jesus Acosta, 31, was arrested Friday morning after the FBI offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to his location and apprehension.
"Thank you to our cops, detectives, and New Yorkers for their work on locating him," the NYPD wrote in a social media post announcing the arrest.
VENEZUELAN GANG MEMBERS WHO ENTERED US ILLEGALLY PLEAD GUILTY TO GUNNING DOWN TWO UNARMED AMERICANS Acosta was sought in connection with two deadly shootings days apart, including a Bronx deli robbery early Tuesday, police previously told Fox News Digital.
The gunman approached a 33-year-old man at about 12:16 a.m. inside 149 Grill & Deli at 143 E.
149th St. and opened fire, striking him multiple times in the chest, according to police.
The suspect then allegedly grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash from behind the register and fled.
PARENTS IN BRONX NEIGHBORHOOD PLEAD FOR NYPD GUARD AS MAMDANI CUTS COPS, HALTS HIRES: 'HORRIBLE SITUATION' The 33-year-old victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in stable condition but later died of his injuries, police said.
A fundraiser created by the victim’s sister identified him as Tayvon Shuler, known to loved ones as "Plucky." The other shooting unfolded shortly after midnight Sunday at American Best Wings & Pizza at 842 Rockaway Ave. in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Police responding to a 911 call found a 44-year-old man shot in the head and a 39-year-old man shot in the leg.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WHO KILLED NASHVILLE RESTAURANT OWNER TO FACE ICE DEPORTATION AFTER PRISON The 44-year-old was pronounced dead at a hospital, while the surviving victim was listed in stable condition, police said.
A GoFundMe identified the slain restaurant worker as MD Yousuf, a husband, father of two and the sole income earner for his family.
The fundraiser said Yousuf’s family is trying to raise money to send his body back to Bangladesh for burial, cover funeral expenses and support his wife, mother and daughters, ages 12 and 3.
"MD Yousuf was a hardworking, kind man who supported his family and showed up for his coworkers every day," the fundraiser stated.
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