East Harlem murder suspect arrested for second murder

File Photo: Gun, handcuffs © Big Stock Photo.

NEW YORK, NY – On Tuesday, Messiah Nantwi, a 21-year-old male from New York, was arrested and charged with murder in connection to a shooting that occurred in East Harlem on Saturday.

Nantwi was charged with a second murder previously.

Police responded to a 911 call at Madison Avenue and East 132nd Street, where they found a 19-year-old male shot in the head. The victim was transported to Harlem Hospital and pronounced deceased.

The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting remains ongoing, with law enforcement working diligently to uncover additional details.

Police have charged Nantwi with back to back murders.

Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

Related posts

Trenton man shot and killed while sitting in parked truck in Willingboro

No charges for NJ State Trooper in fatal crash with motorcyclist in Southampton

NJ lawmakers move to block Phil Murphy labor rule that could upend contract workers across state