May 13, 2025
New York, NY – The NYPD is actively investigating five separate homicide incidents that occurred across New York City over the past weekend, sending shockwaves through communities in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. These tragic events unfolded between Friday night and Sunday evening, involving both stabbings and shootings.

By midday Monday, authorities reported making only one arrest in connection with these crimes. While the identities of four of the five victims have been publicly released, one remains undisclosed as the investigations continue.

Details of the Weekend Homicides:

• Friday, 8:49 PM - Two Bridges, Manhattan: A 35-year-old man was fatally shot in the chest at the NYCHA's Alfred E. Smith Houses. He was transported to Bellevue Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. As of Monday, police have not identified a suspect or motive in this case.
• Saturday, 8:30 PM - Mott Haven, The Bronx: Gun violence struck again on Willis Avenue near East 137th Street, claiming the life of 30-year-old Darren Davis of Mott Haven. A 42-year-old woman was also shot and injured in the incident and is currently in stable condition at Lincoln Hospital. Police are still seeking information regarding a suspect and motive.
• Saturday, Approximately 9:30 PM - North Corona, Queens: Within the same hour, police responded to a report of an assault on 34th Avenue and 96th Street. They discovered 32-year-old Fabian Chimbo, a resident of North Corona, with multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital in critical condition but later died. No suspect or motive has been disclosed by the police at this time.
• Sunday, Approximately 2:00 PM - Cypress Hills, Brooklyn: A man was fatally stabbed on an MTA J90 shuttle bus near Crescent and Etna streets. The victim, identified as 41-year-old Alvin Francis of St. Albans, reportedly had an argument with another man. He was pronounced dead at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. The MTA has referred all inquiries to the NYPD.
• Sunday, Approximately 6:00 PM - Fordham North, The Bronx: The fifth homicide occurred at East Fordham Road and Webster Avenue, where 31-year-old Fode Bamba, a resident of Morrisania, was stabbed multiple times in the torso. He was taken to Saint Barnabas Hospital but did not survive. Police have arrested 20-year-old Dontay Taylor and charged him with murder, manslaughter, and weapons possession in connection with this incident. Authorities are still investigating the nature of the dispute between the two men and whether they knew each other.

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Contrasting Trends in Citywide Crime:

Despite this weekend's surge in violence, NYPD data indicates that homicides citywide are down by nearly 27% this year compared to the same period in 2024 (as of May 4th). However, police data reveals an increase in homicides in the 115th Precinct (North Corona) and the 48th Precinct (Fordham North) so far this year.

Experts suggest that violent crime can often see an uptick as the weather warms and more people are outdoors. The NYPD continues its investigations into these recent homicides and urges anyone with information to come forward.