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Police Seek Suspect in Crown Heights Killing of 16-Year-Old Tyson Harps Jr.

Detectives are asking for confidential tips to locate a masked suspect.

Overview

  • Officers responding to a 911 call around 8:45 p.m. Saturday found Harps on Eastern Parkway near Rochester Avenue in Crown Heights.
  • The Bronx teen suffered a single gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.
  • Police say the shooter ran eastbound on the parkway and was described as wearing a mask, a black jacket, a gray hoodie, gray sweatpants, and black-and-white sneakers.
  • No arrests have been announced as the 71st Precinct investigates, and tips are being accepted through the NYPD Crime Stoppers line and website.
  • Harps is the 24th teen killed by gun violence in New York City this year, while the precinct has logged four homicides in both 2024 and year-to-date 2025 through Oct. 26.