Trojan Ironman Hart, 50, was shot multiple times and died in front of 672 Sagamore Street in the Bronx in the early morning hours of Monday, August 3, 2026. Emergency medical services pronounced him dead at the scene after police responded to a 911 call around 6:02 a.m. Hart was known locally as a construction worker, tattoo artist, mechanic and a father of two who took part in Bikes Up, Guns Down, an initiative aimed at steering young people away from street violence. Neighbors held a candlelight vigil to honor him.

An arrest was made the same day. Police took 47-year-old Jose Kuilan of Manhattan into custody at the 49th Precinct. Authorities say the confrontation began over a scratched motorcycle; Kuilan’s sister has said he acted in self-defense after Hart allegedly attacked him with a stick. Police reported finding cocaine, heroin, drug paraphernalia and a large sum of cash in Kuilan’s vehicle. Kuilan was charged with murder, manslaughter, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and a traffic infraction, and was arraigned on August 4, 2026 and ordered held without bail.

Are there neighbors or witnesses who recall the incident or the dispute over the motorcycle?