On the evening of October 23, 2024, 28-year-old Jalin Williams was fatally shot near the Taiz Market & Deli on West Lincoln Avenue in Mount Vernon, New York. Police say a burst of gunfire around 10:30 p.m. left two men wounded; Williams suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound to his left underarm and was taken to Mount Vernon Hospital, where he later died. A second man with a gunshot to his left forearm was transported to Jacobi Medical Center.

The Mount Vernon Police Department opened an immediate homicide investigation. As of late October 2024 no arrests had been announced and no suspects or motive were publicly identified. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Detective Division at 914-665-2510 or submit an anonymous tip by texting MVPD and the tip to 847411. If anyone knew Jalin or saw activity near Taiz Market on the night of October 23, what can you share with investigators?