Updated 12/26
Police have arrested Roland Codrington (see below). He is accused of two murders — on Avenue A and a doctor Friday in Marcus Garvey Park. In both deadly assaults, the victims were killed with a knife. And in both deaths, the suspect did not previously have any interaction with the victims.
More details to follow.
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Police have placed reward posters near the crime scene. The poster states the 9th Precinct "is attempting to identify and apprehend this individual." (Thanks to the reader for the photo.)
According to published reports and police sources, 51-year-old James Cunningham was found on the sidewalk with lacerations on his neck just before 1. a.m. He reportedly had a glass of seltzer at Spike's, 218 Avenue A, where he was a regular, per the Daily News, and was attacked after leaving. Police and media reports say that the suspect jumped Cunningham during a confrontation. Police have not yet revealed a motive in the deadly attack.
Sources told the Post that "Cunningham himself was just arrested 10 days ago and charged with menacing with a knife."
Anyone with information that could help in the investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You may also submit tips online. All calls are strictly confidential.
Updated 12/25WANTED for Homicide in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/mwvePZlmQR
— NYPD 121st Precinct (@NYPD121Pct) December 24, 2022
Sources say the suspect, identified as Roland Codrington, is also wanted for an attack at an East Harlem bar on Thursday night.
Updated 12/26The following individual has been identified as Roland Codrington. If you have any information on his whereabouts contact @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. https://t.co/7UPzMAj5eA
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 24, 2022
Here's the press conference announcing the arrest of Codrington.
Watch as Police Commissioner Sewell and NYPD executives provide an update on an ongoing police investigation. https://t.co/izdFygSP6O
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 26, 2022
Gotta love how that first sentence just seems to fall off a cliff halfway through
ReplyDeleteThe poor grammar and improper usage in the wording of that poster would be embarrassing to someone who knew the difference. That person seems to not have gotten past second grade. Or is that an indication of how poorly kids are being taught English these days?
ReplyDeleteWow, 9th precinct just trying to do their very difficult job and people are complaining about grammar. I understand the intent regardless of grammar.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays!
Bad grammar or not they will catch that punk soon
ReplyDeletethere isn't anything wrong with that grammar - that's how wanted posters are written.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen a lot of info about the victim and would be interested in seeing more. I think I do remember him from when I was hanging at Ray's Candy Store but am not sure ? One think about the Perp.... they know how to use a knife in a fight and are pretty dangerous.
ReplyDeleteSo l have been a friend,brother from another mother of the victem for around 35 years and all l can say is lm devastated James was a kind caring loving soul who would give his last so another didn't have to go without R.I.P. BRO
DeleteSo for the past 35 years l called the victim a friend,a brother from another mother and l am devastated by this careless act of violence . James was a kind, caring loving soul that would've given the last of anything he had so another wouldn't have to go without. R.I.P. BRO. Anybody above talking about bad Grammer imagine if this was a love one of yours, grammer isn't the problem. Hope someone steps up and identifies this punk ass coward thug before he strikes again
DeleteGetting attacked by violent passers by seems to be a thing on that corner. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/24/nyregion/24club.html
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