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A white ban with the logo of the Medical Examiner of the City of New York.

Suspect Charged in August Murder of Pennsylvania Man in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY – A 26-year-old Brooklyn resident was apprehended and charged on Sunday in connection to a fatal shooting incident that occurred in August within the 79 Precinct boundaries.

Thomas Nimmons, residing at 303 Vernon Avenue, faces charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon following an extended police investigation.

On the early morning of August 12, at around 02:43 hours, authorities received a distress call regarding a male shot at the mentioned address, known as Vernon Houses. The police, upon reaching the scene, discovered a 29-year-old male, later identified as Dawuand Darrien from Piteston, PA, in the building’s lobby with a bullet wound to the chest.

Emergency services promptly transported Darrien to NYC Health & Hospitals/Kings County, where medical professionals declared him dead.

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.