The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual, depicted in the attached surveillance photograph and video clip, who is wanted in connection to the below-listed homicide, that occurred within the confines of the 46th Precinct in the Bronx.
Details are as follows.
On Saturday, June 10, 2023,at approximately 0446 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a male, shot in front of 1538 University Avenue, within the confines of the 46th Precinct in the Bronx.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 42-year-old male with gunshot wounds to the right arm and torso.
EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals / Lincoln, where he was pronounced deceased.
The individual is described as an adult male, Black, with a medium-dark skin complexion, approximately 5’6” to 5’7” tall, weighing 185 to 190 lbs., with a goatee.
He was last seen wearing a multicolored hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and white clogs.
Following proper family notification, the deceased has been identified as follows.
Victim:
Erasmo Pujols
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10453
A surveillance video clip and a photograph of the suspect are attached and available at DCPI.
Anyone with information related 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 Crime Stoppers‘ website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All tips will be kept strictly confidential.
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