Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating Mitchell Wiggins of Bed-Stuy in connection with the shooting death of Donyell Burton.
On Sunday, March 11, 2012, at approximately 5:40pm, police responded to a 911 call of a man shot at the corner of Vernon Avenue and Marcus Garvey Blvd.
Upon arrival at the scene, police found Burton, 23, with a gunshot wound to the back. Burton was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The shooting suspect, Mitchell Wiggins, of Marcus Garvey Boulevard, is described as a black male, 19, with black hair, brown eyes, 5'6 and 150 lbs.
There are no arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident or the wherabouts of Mitchell Wiggins is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
