BRONX, NY – Yesterday, the NYPD has announced the arrest of 37-year-old Andres Latorre in connection to a homicide that occurred in the Bronx. Latorre, a resident of 303 East 158th Street, Bronx, NY, has been charged with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon.
On Sunday, December 18, police responded to a 911 call reporting a male shot inside 2650 Briggs Avenue within the 52nd Precinct. Upon arrival, officers found 26-year-old Angel Cuasant with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso. EMS transported Cuasant to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Latorre’s arrest comes after a thorough investigation by law enforcement, but the case remains open as authorities continue to gather evidence.
The NYPD asks anyone with information related to this incident to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or visit https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/. As the investigation proceeds, the hope is to bring closure to the victim’s family and ensure that justice is served.