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.