Staten Island, NY – The New York City Police Department is continuing their investigation into a deadly shooting inside a Staten Island deli this weekend.
On Saturday, at approximately 7:53 PM, police responded to a 911 call reporting an attempted robbery at a commercial establishment located at 444 Manor Road.
The incident took a wrong turn when the individuals pictured discharged a firearm, striking a 35-year-old male store employee in the chest, resulting in his death. The suspects quickly fled the scene in a red/maroon Jeep Cherokee, with an unknown license plate, heading towards the New Jersey-bound Staten Island Expressway.
Surveillance footage captured the individuals first attempting to enter a smoke shop located at 1949 Richmond Avenue. Failing in their efforts, they proceeded to 444 Manor Road, as seen in the second part of the provided video.
Police identified the deceased victim as Bassam Khateeb, a 35-year-old male residing at 1410 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can reach an alternative hotline at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).