On the night of Thursday, October 22, 2020, a shooting in Mott Haven ended the life of 27-year-old Leon Vega. Police responded around 10:50 PM to a 911 report in front of 439 E. 154th Street and found an unresponsive male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals / Lincoln, where he was pronounced dead.

As of initial reports, no arrests had been announced and authorities had not publicly identified any suspects or a motive. The investigation remained active and ongoing.

If anyone saw activity near E. 154th Street that night or has information about Leon Vega’s death, please come forward.