Man Fatally Shot In Mount Vernon; Suspect Sought

Mount Vernon NY

31 July, 2020

12:36 PM

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MOUNT VERNON, NY — The Mount Vernon Police Department on Friday was searching for a person who shot and killed a man earlier this week. According to police, the fatal shooting happened early Wednesday in the area of South 8th Avenue and West 2nd Street. The victim's identity was not been released. "We mourn the senseless loss of life earlier today. Our condolences to his family," the police department said in a social media post. "We want to bring those responsible to justice." If you have information about the shooter, contact the police department at 914-668-6841 or send an anonymous text via TIP411 by texting MVPD and the message to the number 847411.