Jesus Acosta, suspect in lethal Bronx bodega capturing faces indictment arraignment
THE BRONX (WABC) — A person accused in two lethal New York Metropolis shootings that sparked a multiday manhunt is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday on an indictment within the deadly capturing of a Bronx bodega buyer final month.
Jesus Acosta, 31, is anticipated to look in courtroom on expenses tied to the killing of 33-year-old Tayvon Shuler, who was shot throughout a theft at a deli within the Melrose part of the Bronx on Aug. 25. A grand jury lately voted to indict Acosta on all expenses within the case.
A gunman shot a buyer, threatened workers and stole cash from a Bronx retailer throughout a brazen early morning theft.
Prosecutors have additionally charged Acosta in a separate Brooklyn killing. He was arraigned earlier this month on an indictment alleging he fatally shot 44-year-old MD Yousuf, a husband and father of two, and wounded one other employee throughout an tried theft inside American Finest Wings & Pizza in Brownsville on Aug. 22. He’s being held with out bail in that case and is due again in courtroom Dec. 4.
Two days later, police say Acosta walked into 149 Grill & Deli on East 149th Road within the Bronx, shot Shuler, then went behind the counter and stole cash from the register earlier than fleeing. Shuler later died from his accidents.
The shootings touched off an intense search by the NYPD and FBI. Acosta was arrested Aug. 29 in a Bronx park close to Watson Avenue and Morrison Avenue after an nameless 911 caller reported his location, in accordance with police. When reporters requested if he dedicated the crimes, Acosta replied solely, “God is sweet, God is nice.”
Police mentioned Acosta faces a number of expenses related to the 2 shootings, together with homicide, tried homicide, theft and prison possession of a weapon.
Investigators have mentioned Acosta has 13 prior arrests courting again to his teenage years. He was launched on parole in April after serving about 10 years in state jail for a 2015 subway capturing in Manhattan.
Earlier than his arrest, the FBI supplied a reward of as much as $25,000 for data resulting in Acosta’s apprehension, whereas the United Bodegas of America supplied a further $10,000 reward.
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