Police Blotter: Police Investigating Sexual Assault of 8-year-old

Crime is down 33 percent in the 81st Precinct for the week of February 27 – March 4 (14 incidents, versus 21 incidents), compared to this same week in 2011. For the month, crime is reported up 36 percent (98 incidents versus 72 incidents), compared to this same 28-day period last year. Year to date, crime is up 20 percent (225 incidents, versus 187 incidents), compared to this same time period in 2011.

Shooting:

On Sunday, March 11, at approximately 5:30pm, on the corner of Marcus Garvey and Vernon Avenue, a 24-year-old man was shot once in the back and killed. According to police reports, the precinct received a call of a man shot and when police arrived on the scene, they found the man injured on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his back. The victim was still able to speak, but could not provide a description of the shooter, because he said he did not seem him. Police said they believe the incident was gang-affiliated, as the victim had a record. The man later died at Kings County Hospital. Police are still examining the cameras, and the investigation is ongoing.

Criminal Sexual Assault:

On Friday, March 9, 10:00pm, a woman walked into the 81st Precinct with her 8-year-old daughter and reported that criminal sexual acts had been performed on her daughter. According to police reports, the woman reported the crimes soon after the daughter reported to her mother that she had been sexually assaulted-- the first time was a rape two years ago at an address in the 85th Pct. The second incident occurred a year ago, in the 81st Precinct, and was classified as a criminal sexual act. The crimes were committed by the girl’s family members, both of whom have been reported to police. The Special Victims Unit is following up on both leads, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Anyone with information on the whereabouts of anyone connected with any of these incidents is asked to call the New York City Police Department's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. All calls are kept confidential. The public can also submit its tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting 274637 (crimes) then enter TIP577.