"According to police sources, the two victims were attacked while walking near the corner of West 242nd Street and Broadway near Van Cortlandt Park at about 2:50 a.m. on Jan. 25. Sources familiar with the case said 44-year-old Keon Gill, of Middletown, NY, and a 35-year-old man were approached by the suspect, who immediately engaged them in an argument that quickly turned physical. During the struggle, cops said, the perpetrator pulled out a gun and opened fire, striking both men."
"Officers from the 50th Precinct rushed to the scene after a 911 call reported an assault in progress. Upon arrival, they found Gill shot in the chest and the 35-year-old man with a bullet wound to his knee. EMS rushed both men to St. Barnabas Hospital, where Gill was pronounced dead. The younger man was listed in stable condition. Police described the suspect as wearing a black Nike tracksuit with red sneakers who fled on foot."
Two men were shot near the corner of West 242nd Street and Broadway near Van Cortlandt Park at about 2:50 a.m. on Jan. 25. The victims, 44-year-old Keon Gill of Middletown, NY, and a 35-year-old man, were approached by a suspect who argued with them and the confrontation turned physical. During the struggle the suspect produced a firearm and opened fire, striking both men. Responding officers from the 50th Precinct found Gill shot in the chest and the other man with a knee wound. EMS transported both to St. Barnabas Hospital where Gill was pronounced dead; the other victim was listed in stable condition. Police described the suspect as wearing a black Nike tracksuit and red sneakers and fleeing on foot. No arrests have been made and anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
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