New York City, New York – A tragic incident unfolded in Soho on Tuesday morning when a 31-year-old man was fatally shot outside an upscale Italian furniture store. The shooting occurred at 43 Greene St. around 5:15 a.m., where the victim was found with three gunshot wounds to his right leg. Despite efforts by EMS personnel to rush him to the hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities are treating the shooting as a possible robbery turned deadly, with the suspect reportedly fleeing the scene in a black SUV in an unknown direction. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection to the case, leaving the community and law enforcement on high alert.
The identity of the deceased individual has not been released pending notification of family members. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
In times of tragedy like this, the importance of community support and cooperation with law enforcement cannot be overstated. Anyone with tips or leads is encouraged to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visit their website, download the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or text CRIMES (274637) followed by TIP577. For Spanish-speaking individuals, a separate hotline is available at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Matthew Euzarraga, a dedicated multimedia journalist hailing from El Paso, Texas, has been covering local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. His commitment to honest reporting and thorough investigation has earned him a place on the PIX11 Digital team since 2023, where his work continues to shed light on important issues affecting the community. Explore more of his insightful reporting on the PIX11 website.