Crime & Safety
Two Suspects Wanted in Connection with Putnam Ave Homicide
Police have a lead on the suspects and are seeking the public's assistance
81st Precinct Police are seeking the public's assistance in the location of two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of Albert Hurst of Powell Street in Brownsville.
Hurst, 34, was shot in the head in front of 749 Putnam Avenue on Friday, August 26, at approximately 3:30am. When police arrived, they found the victim with one gunshot wound to the head and unresponsive. The victim was transported to Interfaith Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
There are no arrests at this time, but police officers have a lead on two suspects: A 20-25-year-old black male, 5'4"-5'6" with cornrows; and a 20-25 year old black male, 5'9"-5'11" with black hair.
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One of the suspects removed the victim's necklace before shooting him.
A sketch of the suspects and a photo of the victim's necklace are attached.
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Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers website WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
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