On the morning of August 27, 2021, Demetry Aristotle, 29, was shot and killed near the intersection of 137th Street and St. Ann’s Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance video captured a gunman in a black hoodie and mask approach Aristotle at about 9:28 a.m. and fire multiple shots, one striking Aristotle in the chest. He was taken to a nearby hospital by private means but was pronounced dead.

Police followed leads from the scene to an address on Alexander Avenue where the suspect had attempted to change clothing. Within days an arrest was made and a 17-year-old male, Shawn Bass, was taken into custody and charged with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon. The shooting was described as a random act of senseless violence against a man who had been spending time on the sidewalk.

Does anyone have information about Aristotle’s activities that morning or about the surveillance footage that was recovered?