MOTT HAVEN, the Bronx (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man in connection to a slashing that happened at the end of June in the Bronx, according to officials.
Police are searching for 37-year-old Jorrell Shoals, according to the NYPD.
On June 23, Ramon Cruz, 54, was slashed at 526B Willis Ave. around 11 p.m. According to police, He was taken to the hospital and treated for the cut on his face.
Police said on July 17, the man succumbed to his injuries and died. The Medical Examiner has ruled his death a homicide.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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