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NYPD Seeks Suspects in Fatal Beating of Homeless Man Outside Brooklyn ShopRite

Two men are wanted for attacking homeless individuals with metal pipes and a baseball bat, resulting in one death.

  • Cos Jervis Jonas Ajpuac, a 38-year-old homeless man, died from injuries sustained in an attack outside a Brooklyn supermarket.
  • The incident occurred on September 18 in the parking lot of a ShopRite on McDonald Avenue in Mapleton.
  • Ajpuac and another 42-year-old homeless man were assaulted while sleeping, suffering severe injuries from metal pipes and a baseball bat.
  • The NYPD has identified Francisco Corocoj, 25, and Manuel Perez, 49, as suspects, both known to frequent the area.
  • Authorities have released surveillance footage of the suspects and are urging the public to provide information through Crime Stoppers.
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