On Friday, February 13, 2026, at approximately 0020 hours, New York City Police Department (NYPD) were informed by a 26-year-old male victim, that he was shot in the chest in front of 660 Thwaites Place, within the confines of the 49th Precinct in the Bronx.
The victim was transported by department vehicle to NYC Health + Hospitals / Jacobi, where he was pronounced deceased.
Following proper family notification, the deceased has been identified as indicated.
Victim:
Amir Ahmad
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10461
Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, the following two (2) 18-year-old male, and one (1) 23-year-old female individuals were arrested and charged on February 20, 2026, at approximately 2010 hours, within the confines of the 49th Precinct.
Arrested:
Wanderlin Mateo
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10458
Charges:
- murder;
- robbery;
- manslaughter;
- criminal possession of a weapon – loaded firearm.
Arrested:
Darlin Sanchez
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10462
Charges:
- murder;
- robbery;
- manslaughter;
- criminal possession of a weapon – loaded firearm.
Arrested:
Angelic Encarnacion
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10467
Charges:
- murder;
- robbery;
- manslaughter;
- criminal possession of a weapon – loaded firearm.
The investigation remains ongoing.
All charges are merely accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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.
