On Friday, August 19, 2022, at approximately 1614 hours, police responded to a 911 call of shots fired at the rear of 700 E. 156th Street (St. Mary’s Park – NYCHA Development), within the confines of the 40th Precinct / Police Service Area 7 in the Bronx.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 49-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the face.
EMS responded and transported the aided male to NYC Health + Hospitals / Lincoln, where he was pronounced deceased.
Following proper family notification, the deceased has been identified as indicated.
Victim:
Nelson Mattocks
address withheld
Queens, NY 11102
There have been no arrests made and the investigation remains ongoing.
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