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NYC shooting spree manhunt August 2026
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 26
AUG 29 · Day 4
NYC parolee accused of killing two in 48-hour robbery spree arrested
The FBI offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to Acosta's location and apprehension.
Jesus Acosta, 31, was arrested Friday morning after an FBI-backed manhunt.
The 44-year-old Brooklyn shooting victim was pronounced dead at a hospital.
AUG 26 · Day 1
NYC manhunt for suspect in shootings across two boroughs
Acosta has the word "Bronx" tattooed on his hand and the name "Bobby" tattooed on his left forearm.
The Bronx victim was a 33-year-old man struck multiple times in the chest.
NYPD identified the suspect as 31-year-old Jesus Acosta.