STATEN ISLAND, NY – Following an ongoing investigation, the New York City Police Department has made an arrest related to a fatal shooting that occurred within the 120 Precinct on Friday, May 19, 2023, at approximately 3:54 pm.
Police initially responded to calls of a male shot at the Reverend Doctor Maggie Howard Playground, where they found Jamoure Harrell, a 13-year-old resident of Staten Island, with a gunshot wound to the head. Harrell was transported to Richmond University Medical Center in critical condition but sadly succumbed to his injuries on Monday.
A 16-year-old male was arrested on Tuesday and faces charges of murder, assault, criminal use of a firearm, and menacing.
Jamoure Harrell was with friends at Reverend Doctor Maggie Howard Playground in the Clifton section of Staten Island when gunfire rang out at around 3:45 pm on Friday. When the panic subsided, Harrell was lying on the ground with a bullet wound to his head.
Police responded to multiple 911 calls from the nearby Stapleton NYC Housing Authority complex.
When police arrived, they discovered the 13-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported the injured boy to Richmond University Medical Center in critical condition.
On Monday, Harrell succumbed to his injuries. He was an 8th grader and attended the Eagle Academy nearby.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting or the individuals responsible for the death of Jamoure Harrell to come forward. Any details, even seemingly insignificant, could significantly assist the ongoing investigation. The police department is urging those with relevant information to contact the designated Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
Correction: NYPD reported the death on Sunday, corrected to Monday.