Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced that Imani McColley, 25, has been indicted in connection with the murder and robbery of 60-year-old Lawrence Parente in Chelsea on October 11, 2026.
According to prosecutors, the incident happened around 9:06 p.m. near West 20th Street and Eighth Avenue. McColley allegedly entered a store where he had previously been banned and began arguing with employees who asked him to leave.
When Parente entered the store, McColley allegedly grabbed him by the neck, forced him outside and pushed him to the ground. Prosecutors say McColley then repeatedly stomped on Parente’s head before stealing his wallet, cellphone and other belongings.
Parente was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from blunt force injuries to his head and neck.
Police arrested McColley approximately 50 minutes after the attack near the store. During the arrest, he allegedly kicked and damaged the rear window of an NYPD patrol vehicle. Officers also reportedly recovered Parente’s wallet in his possession.
McColley faces two counts each of second-degree murder and first-degree robbery, along with a charge of fourth-degree criminal mischief for allegedly damaging the police vehicle.
District Attorney Bragg described the incident as an unprovoked attack and said the indictment represents an important step toward seeking justice for Parente and his loved ones.
The case is being prosecuted by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office with assistance from the NYPD.
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