A Bronx man has been charged with fatally shooting a 38-year-old in a shocking turn of events that shattered the city's record streak without a homicide. Sean Grant, 28, is accused of pulling the trigger on Gregory Stewart at the Sotomayor Houses public housing complex, ending a remarkable 12-day period where no lives were lost to violence.
According to police, Grant was involved in a dispute with Stewart over a shooting that occurred earlier this month. However, officials are still working to determine the exact motive behind the fatal shooting, which has left many searching for answers.
Grant's arrest came after a 15-minute pursuit on foot, during which he allegedly carried a loaded 9mm pistol in his pants. He was taken into custody about two blocks away from the scene of the crime, near the intersection of Rosedale and Westchester avenues.
The case marks a disturbing end to what had been a streak without homicides, tying a similar record set in 2015. While officials expressed frustration with the latest shooting, they noted that overall gun violence has decreased by 23% and homicide rates have declined by 21% this year compared to last.
In fact, data from the NYPD shows that shootings in Soundview are up 39% so far this year, but the city as a whole is experiencing its lowest number of shooting incidents and victims on record. Despite these trends, officials remain committed to addressing the root causes of gun violence and working towards a safer future for all New Yorkers.
Grant's lawyer has declined to comment on the charges, but he was ordered held without bail after appearing before a judge in Bronx Criminal Court. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward and help bring justice to Stewart's family.
According to police, Grant was involved in a dispute with Stewart over a shooting that occurred earlier this month. However, officials are still working to determine the exact motive behind the fatal shooting, which has left many searching for answers.
Grant's arrest came after a 15-minute pursuit on foot, during which he allegedly carried a loaded 9mm pistol in his pants. He was taken into custody about two blocks away from the scene of the crime, near the intersection of Rosedale and Westchester avenues.
The case marks a disturbing end to what had been a streak without homicides, tying a similar record set in 2015. While officials expressed frustration with the latest shooting, they noted that overall gun violence has decreased by 23% and homicide rates have declined by 21% this year compared to last.
In fact, data from the NYPD shows that shootings in Soundview are up 39% so far this year, but the city as a whole is experiencing its lowest number of shooting incidents and victims on record. Despite these trends, officials remain committed to addressing the root causes of gun violence and working towards a safer future for all New Yorkers.
Grant's lawyer has declined to comment on the charges, but he was ordered held without bail after appearing before a judge in Bronx Criminal Court. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward and help bring justice to Stewart's family.