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NYC shooting spree manhunt August 2026
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4 DAYS
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 26
AUG 29 · Day 4
NYC parolee accused of killing two in 48-hour robbery spree arrested
Acosta had been on parole since April after serving 10 years in state prison for assault and criminal weapon possession.
The 44-year-old Brooklyn shooting victim was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Acosta was accused of killing two New Yorkers during a 48-hour robbery spree.
AUG 26 · Day 1
NYC manhunt for suspect in shootings across two boroughs
The Bronx victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital and later died from his injuries.
The Bronx shooting occurred around 12:16 a.m. Tuesday at 149 Grill & Deli at 143 East 149th Street.
NYPD identified the suspect as 31-year-old Jesus Acosta.