Vernon Kelly, 49, was shot and killed in Brownsville on April 20, 2021, around 4:25 a.m. The shooting happened in front of a residence on Osborn Street after a dispute that began earlier between Kelly’s daughter and her ex-boyfriend. Kelly had driven from his home in Flatlands after his daughter called for help. A confrontation between Kelly and the suspect turned physical, and the suspect—reported to be shirtless—produced a firearm and shot Kelly in the chest. The shooter fled the scene, leaving one shoe behind; police say he may have escaped in a purple 2007 Chevrolet. Kelly was taken to Brookdale University Hospital and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. No arrests had been announced and the investigation was ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about the purple 2007 Chevrolet or the man who fled, please come forward.