Two law enforcement officials identified the suspect as Gerald Brevard III, a 30-year-old Washington man with a history of assault charges and mental illness. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Homeless Persons”
As Police Hunt for Gunman, Fear Rattles Homeless People in 2 Cities
By Gotham Rex on March 14, 2022
The shootings came at a charged moment in the relationship between New York City and the thousands of people who live on the streets here. Source: New York Times
Police Seek Help to Find Suspect Who Shot 2 Homeless Men, Killing One
By Gotham Rex on March 13, 2022
The victims, both of whom had been sleeping, were shot in Lower Manhattan within hours of one another, the police said. Source: New York Times
Rusty Mae Moore, Transgender Educator and Activist, Dies at 80
By Gotham Rex on March 11, 2022
Ms. Moore, a business professor, sheltered numerous people, including the activist Sylvia Rivera, in her Park Slope home, which came to be known as Transy House. Source: New York Times
Shelter Operator Cited for Nepotism Still Gets Millions in City Funds
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2022
New York officials found misspending by African American Planning Commission, which runs homeless shelters, but public money continued to flow. Source: New York Times
A Blow to the Manhattan Case Against Trump
By Gotham Rex on February 24, 2022
The longstanding criminal investigation is thrown into doubt after a monthlong pause and questions about the Manhattan district attorney’s commitment. Source: New York Times
NYC Attempts to Stop Homeless People From Sheltering on Subways
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2022
Some platforms and trains had fewer people sleeping on them than normal on Tuesday, but there were still many people taking shelter in the system. Source: New York Times
A Balancing Act for the New City Council Leader
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2022
Adrienne Adams has to consider both public safety and some of her members’ determination to overhaul the Police Department. Source: New York Times
NYC Subway Attacks Show Challenge Adams Faces on Crime
By Gotham Rex on February 21, 2022
The mayor and governor released a safety plan for the subways that focused on homelessness. But a homeless person was believed to be responsible in only one of the weekend attacks. Source: New York Times
NYC Plans to Stop Homeless People From Sheltering on Subways
By Gotham Rex on February 18, 2022
The plan, which calls for stricter enforcement of the transit system’s rules, also promises to offer more mental-health services and housing options to those who shelter underground. Source: New York Times
Suspect Accused of Killing Christina Yuna Lee Charged With Murder
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2022
Christina Yuna Lee, who was described as “irreplaceable,” was stabbed to death in her apartment after a man followed her into her building. Source: New York Times
Victor Rivera, N.Y. Shelter Operator, Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scheme
By Gotham Rex on February 7, 2022
Victor Rivera’s guilty plea followed a Times investigation that revealed allegations of sexual abuse and financial misdeeds at his nonprofit organization. Source: New York Times
Decades Adrift in a Broken System, Then Charged in a Death on the Tracks
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2022
Martial Simon, mentally ill and homeless, spent years in and out of hospitals before being accused of shoving Michelle Go in front of a subway train. Source: New York Times
Is There Medical Neglect in New York City Jails?
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2022
A court filing says missed appointments lead to serious health consequences. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Ran on Making New York Safer. A Subway Killing Poses a Test.
By Gotham Rex on January 17, 2022
The mayor, who made improving public safety a theme of his campaign, is dealing with the fallout from a high-profile death in Times Square. Source: New York Times