NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department has confirmed two arrests in connection with a murder investigation. On Wednesday, at 6:00 am, 18-year-old Willy Nolasco of 1136 Grant Avenue, Bronx, was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
On Thursday, June 22, at 9:00 am, 19-year-old Carlos Veras of 312 East 163 Street, Bronx, was also apprehended and charged with murder and criminal possession of a firearm.
The arrests are in connection with a homicide case dating back to Wednesday, May 31, when a 21-year-old man, Antione Strong, was shot in the abdomen and later pronounced deceased at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln.