Jesus Acosta: 5 things to know about suspected NYC shooter wanted in 2 murders as manhunt underway
A manhunt is underway for 31-year-old Jesus Acosta after he allegedly shot two people dead days apart in New York City.
Five crucial facts about Jesus Acosta, the suspected shooter in two fatal incidents in New York City:
Acosta reportedly has a criminal history stretching back to his teenage years, with 13 arrests including an armed robbery when he was just 14. After serving ten years in state prison for shooting a man on a subway platform, he was released on parole in April.
On Tuesday, August 25, Acosta allegedly stormed into 149 Grill in the Melrose section of the Bronx just after midnight. Surveillance footage shows him pulling out a gun and shooting 33-year-old Tayvon Shuler, the store's customer, before stealing money from the counter. Shuler, known as Plucky, died at the hospital later that day.
Two days earlier, on Sunday, August 23, Acosta allegedly targeted American Best Wings and Pizza in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The 44-year-old father of two daughters, MD Yousuf, was fatally shot while working behind the counter. Acosta allegedly entered the establishment, opened fire, and fled with the store's cash.
Police describe Acosta as having distinctive tattoos - "Bronx" on his hand and "Bobby" on his left forearm. The FBI has offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to his capture. Acosta is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting on August 23 in Brooklyn and a robbery on August 25 in the Bronx.
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